SOC 53-6031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants — Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Salt Lake City, UT is $37,430 per year, close to the national median of $35,670 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Salt Lake City, UT is $37,430 per year, close to the national median of $35,670 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $31,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $52,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,580 to $45,220.
The area has 320 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Provo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,650. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 533rd of 585 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −12.5% |
| 25th | $34,580 | −3.1% |
| Median (50th) | $37,430 | +4.9% |
| 75th | $45,220 | +26.8% |
| 90th | $52,140 | +46.2% |
| Mean | $39,910 | +11.9% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provo | $37,650 | 180 | |
| 2 | Logan | $37,000 | 30 | |
| 3 | Ogden | $36,340 | 180 | |
| 4 | St. George | $35,300 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salt Lake City sit close to the national average, so $37,430 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$37,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,846US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,430 a year, 4.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $52,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Provo, at $37,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median annual wage is $37,430, or $18.00 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 Salt Lake City, UT is 4.9% higher. 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 Salt Lake City, UT earns more than $52,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 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 Provo, at $37,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 320 jobs in this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT. 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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