Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $35,750 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.19
10th percentile $27,910
90th percentile $43,430
Employed locally 770
National median $34,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,910
    25th
    $30,960
    50th (median)
    $35,750
    75th
    $38,870
    90th
    $43,430

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary vs area income 37% Median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary is 63% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,100
    Longview, TX $32,310
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $30,680
    Midland, TX $30,620
    Odessa, TX $30,590
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,190

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,570
    Light Truck Drivers $44,420
    Driver/Sales Workers $32,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Austin, TX is $17.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary in Austin, TX is 2.6% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $27,910 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,960.