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Will AI replace automotive and watercraft service attendants?AI replacement risk 21% and how the work is changing

United States Transportation Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$35,670
25th–75th pct. $31,300–$39,320
Top pay (est.)
$59,900
Top 10% $46,060
Pay in 5 years
$41,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$48,900est.
$42,100–$56,800
Outlook score
55/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
21%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.8%
13K openings / yr

Will AI replace Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants? AI replacement risk

21%
Low
Ranked #140 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants

Key skills

Service Orientation
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.9
Repairing
2.9
Active Listening
2.8
Operation and Control
2.6
Coordination
2.6
Reading Comprehension
2.5
Equipment Maintenance
2.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.0
Mechanical
4.5
Mathematics
4.1
Chemistry
4.0
Administration and Management
3.9
Sales and Marketing
3.5
Engineering and Technology
3.4
Computers and Electronics
3.2

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeHandling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionExtent FlexibilityTrunk StrengthNear VisionFinger DexterityOral Comprehension

Education of workers

High school diploma
59%
Post-secondary certificate
23%
Less than high school
16%
Some college
2%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
31%
6–12 months
25%
None / short demo
19%
1–2 years
9%

Related work experience

1–2 years
25%
2–4 years
10%
6–12 months
9%
4–6 years
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.