Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $30,190 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.51
10th percentile $26,320
90th percentile $41,080
Employed locally 2,200
National median $34,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,320
    25th
    $29,300
    50th (median)
    $30,190
    75th
    $35,160
    90th
    $41,080

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary vs area income 38% Median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary is 62% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,750
    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

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,240
    Light Truck Drivers$43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Houston, TX is $14.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary in Houston, TX is 13.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $26,320 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,300.