SOC 53-6031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants — Northwest Virginia
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
At $25,820, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants, 27.6% beneath the national figure of $35,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $25,820, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants, 27.6% beneath the national figure of $35,670. Pay ranges from under $25,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $34,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $25,810 to $30,250.
Employment stands at 90, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Staunton records the highest median at $30,640. Of the 260 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 260th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,810 | −27.6% |
| 25th | $25,810 | −27.6% |
| Median (50th) | $25,820 | −27.6% |
| 75th | $30,250 | −15.2% |
| 90th | $34,850 | −2.3% |
| Mean | $28,410 | −20.4% |
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 | |
| 8 | Harrisonburg | $28,490 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwest Virginia sit close to the national average, so $25,820 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$25,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$25,539US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $25,820 a year, 27.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,810 to $34,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- 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 Northwest Virginia, VA?
The median annual wage is $25,820, or $12.41 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 Northwest Virginia, VA is 27.6% 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 Northwest Virginia, VA earns more than $34,850 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Northwest Virginia, VA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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