Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $38,800 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.65
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $58,660
Employed locally 30
National median $34,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,520
    50th (median)
    $38,800
    75th
    $44,720
    90th
    $58,660

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary vs area income 69% Median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary is 31% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,130
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,250
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,910
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,580
    Light Truck Drivers$39,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in El Centro, CA is $18.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary in El Centro, CA is 11.3% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,520.