Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $45,370 +30.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.81
10th percentile $43,830
90th percentile $58,570
Employed locally 480
National median $34,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,830
    25th
    $44,140
    50th (median)
    $45,370
    75th
    $47,670
    90th
    $58,570

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary vs area income 29% Median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary is 71% 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
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $44,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,210
    New Haven, CT $42,930
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $42,730

    Nearby metros — Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    California $39,580

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,910
    Light Truck Drivers $50,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $65,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in San Jose, CA is $21.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary in San Jose, CA is 30.2% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $43,830 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,140.