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Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$41,770
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.5% vs 2024
$42,940
Mean Salary
$41,770
Median Salary
$20.08
Hourly Rate
10,190 people work as Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in California
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in California earn a median salary of $41,770 per year ($3,480/month).
This is 17.6% above the national average of $35,532.
California ranks #2 out of 51 states for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants pay.
Approximately 10,190 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, refill antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.12
Speaking
3.12
Service Orientation
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Time Management
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.64
Mechanical
4.4
Sales and Marketing
3.99
Administration and Management
3.76
Mathematics
3.27
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(58.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in California
Salaries for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in California range from $36,360 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $50,200 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,640 and $45,310.
Median $41,770
P10: $36,360P25: $37,640P75: $45,310P90: $50,200
10th
$36,360
25th
$37,640
Median
$41,770
75th
$45,310
90th
$50,200
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,360
$17.48
$3,030
25th Percentile
$37,640
$18.10
$3,136
Median (50th)
$41,770
$20.08
$3,480
75th Percentile
$45,310
$21.78
$3,775
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$50,200
$24.13
$4,183
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,940 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#2
California ranks #2 of 51 states
$35,532
National avg. for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
How much do Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants make in California?
The median annual salary for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in California is $41,770 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,940.
What is the salary range for a Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in California?
Salaries for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in California range from $36,360 at the 10th percentile to $50,200 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,640 and $45,310.
What is the starting salary for a Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in California?
Entry-level Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants positions in California typically start around $36,360 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,640 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 10,190 people are employed as Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in California is approximately $20.08 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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