Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $36,880 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.73
10th percentile $29,180
90th percentile $42,520
Employed locally 720
National median $34,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,180
    25th
    $33,380
    50th (median)
    $36,880
    75th
    $37,980
    90th
    $42,520

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary vs area income 48% Median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary is 52% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $42,620
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $38,940
    Madison, WI $38,060
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $37,270
    Appleton, WI $36,850
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $36,490

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,770
    Light Truck Drivers $46,790
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Milwaukee, WI is $17.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary in Milwaukee, WI is 5.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $29,180 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,380.