Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for automotive and watercraft service attendants is $17.31 an hour ($36,010 a year). About 1,940 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($35,670). Illinois ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for automotive and watercraft service attendants in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.28 | $31,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.31 | $36,010 |
| 75% of workers | $18.58 | $38,640 |
| 90% of workers | $23.73 | $49,360 |
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $38,520 | 1,200 |
| Peoria | $35,340 | 90 |
| Springfield | $33,750 | 70 |
| Bloomington | $31,200 | 50 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $31,200 | 80 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $49,170 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,930 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $64,340 |
| Rail Car Repairers | $84,570 |
| Home Appliance Repairers | $56,860 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $115,780 |
| Aircraft Service Attendants | $39,070 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $59,300 |
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