Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $23,410 -32.8% vs national
Median hourly $11.25
10th percentile $22,880
90th percentile $35,680
Employed locally 40
National median $34,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,880
    25th
    $23,070
    50th (median)
    $23,410
    75th
    $26,960
    90th
    $35,680

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary vs area income 40% Median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary is 60% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $34,810
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $34,270
    Winchester, VA-WV $28,640
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $28,610
    Morgantown, WV $23,800

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,870
    Light Truck Drivers $38,100
    Bus Drivers, School $30,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Charleston, WV is $11.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary in Charleston, WV is 32.8% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $22,880 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,070.