SOC 53-6031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $35,250, median pay for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Orlando, FL tracks the national median of $35,670 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,250, median pay for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Orlando, FL tracks the national median of $35,670 closely. Pay ranges from under $28,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $46,910 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,940 to $37,780.
Employment stands at 630, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $36,510. Of the 609 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 558th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,170 | −21.0% |
| 25th | $31,940 | −10.5% |
| Median (50th) | $35,250 | −1.2% |
| 75th | $37,780 | +5.9% |
| 90th | $46,910 | +31.5% |
| Mean | $36,840 | +3.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $36,510 | 190 | |
| 2 | Miami | $35,950 | 1,050 | |
| 3 | North Port | $35,720 | 180 | |
| 4 | Gainesville | $35,180 | 60 | |
| 5 | Cape Coral | $35,050 | 190 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $34,880 | 500 | |
| 7 | Lakeland | $34,740 | 180 | |
| 8 | Port St. Lucie | $34,460 | 130 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $34,300 | 130 | |
| 10 | Sebastian | $34,300 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $35,250 buys what $34,091 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,091US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,250 a year, 1.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,170 to $46,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 630 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $36,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $35,250, or $16.95 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 Orlando, FL is 1.2% 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 Orlando, FL earns more than $46,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,170 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 Naples, at $36,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 630 jobs in this occupation in Orlando, FL. 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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