Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary by State
The national median pay for automotive and watercraft service attendants is $35,670 a year. By state, it ranges from $28,260 in West Virginia to $43,630 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,630
- 25th percentile
- $31,300
- Median
- $35,670
- 75th percentile
- $39,320
- Top 10%
- $46,060
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 102,010 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $43,630 | +22% | $29,130 | $64,980 | 270 |
| 2 | California | $41,770 | +17% | $36,360 | $50,200 | 10,190 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $41,750 | +17% | $36,400 | $59,860 | Not published |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $41,690 | +17% | $36,540 | $44,130 | 120 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $41,600 | +17% | $35,760 | $58,170 | 420 |
| 6 | Alaska | $41,590 | +17% | $32,620 | $60,330 | 280 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $40,030 | +12% | $35,550 | $58,180 | 200 |
| 8 | Washington | $39,440 | +11% | $34,950 | $51,470 | 2,620 |
| 9 | Montana | $38,700 | +8% | $30,390 | $47,840 | 460 |
| 10 | Vermont | $38,700 | +8% | $31,980 | $43,740 | 170 |
| 11 | Colorado | $38,370 | +8% | $34,800 | $47,890 | 2,980 |
| 12 | Missouri | $38,130 | +7% | $33,800 | $48,410 | 1,150 |
| 13 | Maryland | $37,580 | +5% | $31,230 | $64,890 | 1,060 |
| 14 | Nevada | $37,550 | +5% | $27,750 | $59,730 | 250 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $37,470 | +5% | $28,830 | $45,000 | 1,230 |
| 16 | New York | $37,180 | +4% | $33,090 | $46,430 | 3,770 |
| 17 | Utah | $37,000 | +4% | $26,280 | $48,340 | 890 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $36,740 | +3% | $28,400 | $53,430 | 500 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $36,640 | +3% | $29,300 | $41,980 | 280 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $36,550 | +2% | $25,020 | $43,910 | 2,770 |
| 21 | Delaware | $36,530 | +2% | $31,200 | $43,680 | 370 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $36,050 | +1% | $29,370 | $45,240 | 650 |
| 23 | Illinois | $36,010 | +1% | $31,200 | $49,360 | 1,940 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $36,000 | +1% | $26,760 | $52,590 | 220 |
| 25 | Arizona | $35,840 | 0% | $31,200 | $45,050 | 1,710 |
| 26 | Indiana | $35,700 | 0% | $28,680 | $44,660 | 3,090 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $35,680 | 0% | $32,780 | $48,760 | 1,850 |
| 28 | Idaho | $35,560 | 0% | $31,200 | $44,430 | 480 |
| 29 | Kansas | $35,440 | −1% | $27,950 | $44,290 | 1,500 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $35,350 | −1% | $32,220 | $44,840 | 11,050 |
| 31 | Ohio | $34,990 | −2% | $27,580 | $42,040 | 2,930 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $34,940 | −2% | $29,830 | $44,120 | 910 |
| 33 | Florida | $34,860 | −2% | $28,020 | $47,210 | 5,150 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $34,750 | −3% | $27,760 | $46,750 | 870 |
| 35 | Oregon | $34,280 | −4% | $30,290 | $44,200 | 6,270 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $33,680 | −6% | $28,920 | $42,160 | 2,790 |
| 37 | Texas | $33,670 | −6% | $27,040 | $43,470 | 6,880 |
| 38 | Maine | $32,310 | −9% | $30,470 | $40,790 | 680 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $31,970 | −10% | $25,450 | $38,470 | 2,840 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $31,760 | −11% | $27,430 | $52,950 | 1,270 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | $31,550 | −12% | $23,130 | $45,490 | 1,580 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $31,410 | −12% | $20,850 | $38,200 | 1,220 |
| 43 | Michigan | $31,280 | −12% | $26,650 | $38,550 | 3,390 |
| 44 | Georgia | $30,950 | −13% | $27,080 | $45,150 | 4,210 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $30,880 | −13% | $28,610 | $40,550 | Not published |
| 46 | Iowa | $30,810 | −14% | $28,220 | $47,550 | 340 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $30,810 | −14% | $24,170 | $42,010 | 350 |
| 48 | Virginia | $30,350 | −15% | $25,810 | $43,950 | 4,060 |
| 49 | Alabama | $29,180 | −18% | $23,900 | $37,440 | 2,150 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $29,150 | −18% | $24,460 | $52,120 | 1,150 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $28,260 | −21% | $23,300 | $36,240 | 200 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary questions
Which state pays automotive and watercraft service attendants the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $43,630 a year (+22% vs. the national median of $35,670). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays automotive and watercraft service attendants the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $28,260 a year (−21% vs. national).
Where do most automotive and watercraft service attendants work?
New Jersey has the most jobs, about 11,050, with a median of $35,350.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.