Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $36,960 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.77
10th percentile $35,550
90th percentile $43,510
Employed locally 80
National median $34,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,550
    25th
    $36,340
    50th (median)
    $36,960
    75th
    $37,830
    90th
    $43,510

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary vs area income 54% Median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary is 46% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,210
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $40,790
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $40,560
    Salinas, CA $40,190

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,790
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,380
    Light Truck Drivers$45,030
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Chico, CA is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary in Chico, CA is 6.1% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $35,550 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,340.