Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants pay in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the median pay for automotive and watercraft service attendants is $17.33 an hour ($36,050 a year). About 650 people work in this job there.

$17.33Median hourly pay
$33,080–$37,930Middle half of workers, yearly
650People in this job in South Dakota

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($35,670). South Dakota ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for automotive and watercraft service attendants in South Dakota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.12$29,370
25% of workers$15.91$33,080
Half of workers (median)$17.33$36,050
75% of workers$18.24$37,930
90% of workers$21.75$45,240

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants pay in South Dakota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Sioux Falls$36,570230
Rapid City$35,960130

South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (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 South Dakota

JobMedian yearly pay
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51,160
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,050
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58,120

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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.