Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $27,660 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.30
10th percentile $23,470
90th percentile $39,190
Employed locally 80
National median $34,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,470
    25th
    $25,550
    50th (median)
    $27,660
    75th
    $31,840
    90th
    $39,190

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary vs area income 44% Median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $52,020
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $45,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,370
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $44,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,210
    New Haven, CT $42,930

    Nearby metros — Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $38,540
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $37,970
    Sheboygan, WI $35,750
    Rome, GA $34,650
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $33,600
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $32,720

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,900
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,630
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,140
    Light Truck Drivers$39,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$54,870
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Athens, GA is $13.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.71 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salaries?

    The median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary in Athens, GA is 20.6% below the national median of $34,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Athens?

    Entry-level Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $23,470 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,550.