SOC 53-6031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants — Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg, VA · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Harrisonburg, VA is $28,490 per year, 20.1% below the national median of $35,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Harrisonburg, VA is $28,490 per year, 20.1% below the national median of $35,670. Half of workers earn between $25,810 and $30,340. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $25,810 and the ninetieth at $36,170.
Within the state, Staunton records the highest median at $30,640. Of the 257 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 253rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,810 | −27.6% |
| 25th | $25,810 | −27.6% |
| Median (50th) | $28,490 | −20.1% |
| 75th | $30,340 | −14.9% |
| 90th | $36,170 | +1.4% |
| Mean | $30,130 | −15.5% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Staunton | $30,640 | 60 | |
| 2 | Virginia Beach | $30,240 | 640 | |
| 3 | Winchester | $29,740 | 70 | |
| 4 | Richmond | $29,720 | — | |
| 5 | Blacksburg | $29,080 | — | |
| 6 | Roanoke | $29,080 | 150 | |
| 7 | Lynchburg | $28,650 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Harrisonburg sit close to the national average, so $28,490 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$28,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,180US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,490 a year, 20.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,810 to $36,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Staunton, at $30,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Harrisonburg, VA?
The median annual wage is $28,490, or $13.70 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,670, so pay in Harrisonburg, VA is 20.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Harrisonburg, VA earns more than $36,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,810 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Staunton, at $30,640 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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