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Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary in South Carolina

The median pay for a automotive and watercraft service attendants in South Carolina is $30,330/year ($14.58/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $26K at the entry level to $50K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across South Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$30K
Median annual
$14.58/hr
Hourly rate
$26K
Entry level (10th %)
$50K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $30K get you in South Carolina?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,170/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,263/mo
Rent as % of take-home58.2% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$32,553/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$907/mo

About automotive and watercraft service attendants

U.S. employed: 280
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, South Carolina

Bar chart showing Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $26,260, 25th percentile $27,480, median $30,330, 75th percentile $40,950, 90th percentile $49,920. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$26K25th$27KMedian$30K75th$41K90th$50K
Bar chart showing Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $26,260, 25th percentile $27,480, median $30,330, 75th percentile $40,950, 90th percentile $49,920. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level automotive and watercraft service attendants (10th percentile) start around $26K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K. Top earners bring in $50K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.

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Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary by metro in South Carolina

3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Charleston-North Charleston$32K+6%50
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$30K-1%70
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal$30K-1%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do automotive and watercraft service attendants make in South Carolina?

The median is $30,330 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $26,260, and experienced automotive and watercraft service attendants can clear $49,920. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $30K enough to live in South Carolina?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,170/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 58.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a automotive and watercraft service attendants salary go in South Carolina?

South Carolina has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median automotive and watercraft service attendants salary is worth about $32,553 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do automotive and watercraft service attendants get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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