Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants (53-6031)
Occupation description: Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, install antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 249 | 256 | 2.8 | 11 | 26 | 38 |
| United States | 115,000 | 120,600 | 0.0 | 5,200 | 12,200 | 18,000 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with moderate employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages 
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 13.53 | 10.15 | 11.19 | 12.76 | 15.06 | 18.38 |
| Alaska | 16.39 | 12.19 | 13.88 | 15.85 | 18.70 | 20.51 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | * | * | 13.88 | * | 18.70 | * |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 21.32 | 13.83 | 15.74 | 20.61 | 24.66 | 31.56 |
| Balance of State | 15.89 | 12.09 | 13.79 | 15.63 | 18.18 | 19.87 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.