Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $34,380 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.53
10th percentile $25,980
90th percentile $40,820
Employed locally 70
National median $34,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,980
    25th
    $28,460
    50th (median)
    $34,380
    75th
    $37,000
    90th
    $40,820

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary vs area income 50% Median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary is 50% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $41,150
    Kansas City, MO-KS $38,630
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $37,980
    Lawrence, KS $35,970
    Jackson, MI $33,310
    Manhattan, KS $32,660

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,250
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,050
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,560
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,190
    Light Truck Drivers $39,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Topeka, KS is $16.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary in Topeka, KS is 1.3% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $25,980 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,460.