Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for automotive and watercraft service attendants is $17.16 an hour ($35,690 a year). About 1,660 people work in this job there.

$17.16Median hourly pay
$33,850–$40,240Middle half of workers, yearly
1,660People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($35,670). It is 15% lower than the District of Columbia median ($41,750).

Pay range for automotive and watercraft service attendants in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.47$30,090
25% of workers$16.27$33,850
Half of workers (median)$17.16$35,690
75% of workers$19.35$40,240
90% of workers$23.15$48,150

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$35,6901,660

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for automotive and watercraft service attendants

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 12,900 openings a year (BLS)

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JobMedian yearly pay
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$72,580
Parking Attendants$36,930

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.