Prevailing Wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
Prevailing wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants is set by the DOL under SOC 53-6031, covering roles filed as Fuel Attendant, Dock Attendant, Gas Attendant, and similar titles. DOL establishes four experience-based wage levels, and the floor varies significantly by worksite city and metro area.
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Entry-level attendants with limited experience, typically under one year on the job, performing routine fueling, basic fluid checks, and payment collection under close supervision. DOL defines this level as work requiring only basic skills and direct oversight.
Qualified attendants with one to three years of experience handling a broader range of services, including oil changes, tire checks, and minor accessory replacements, with moderate supervision. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants.
Experienced attendants who work with significant autonomy, handle complex service requests across automotive and marine vehicles, and may train junior staff. DOL assigns this level to workers demonstrating advanced practical judgment in the occupation.
Fully competent senior attendants or lead service workers who oversee operations, resolve escalated service issues, and may direct other attendants. DOL reserves this level for workers with broad, independent authority over the full scope of the occupation.
Prevailing Wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Confirm your LCA worksite matches your fueling location
For Dock Attendants and Fuel Dock Attendants, the prevailing wage on the LCA must reflect the actual marina, port, or service station address. Coastal and harbor metro areas often carry higher floors than inland locations for the same SOC.
Watch for tip income exclusions in wage compliance
Some fuel station and dock attendant roles include gratuities or shift differentials in total compensation. DOL prevailing wage compliance for sponsored positions counts only the guaranteed base wage, not tips or discretionary bonuses, toward meeting the floor.
Understand why West Coast metros set a higher floor
Regional OES surveys drive large wage gaps in this occupation. San Jose and San Francisco metros post significantly higher L1 and L2 floors than Southeast or Appalachian metros, reflecting local labor market data collected by BLS and used directly in DOL wage determinations.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 53-6031.00 alongside Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Attendant Prevailing Wage
Attendant Prevailing Wage
Attendant positions fall under SOC 53-6031.00 (Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Dock Attendant Prevailing Wage
Dock Attendant Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Dock Attendant for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 53-6031.00 (Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Dock Hand Prevailing Wage
Dock Hand Prevailing Wage
Dock Hand is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 53-6031.00 (Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Fuel Attendant Prevailing Wage
Fuel Attendant Prevailing Wage
Fuel Attendant positions fall under SOC 53-6031.00 (Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Fuel Dock Attendant Prevailing Wage
Fuel Dock Attendant Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Fuel Dock Attendant for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 53-6031.00 (Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Gas Attendant Prevailing Wage
Gas Attendant Prevailing Wage
Gas Attendant is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 53-6031.00 (Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Gas Pumper Prevailing Wage
Gas Pumper Prevailing Wage
Gas Pumper positions fall under SOC 53-6031.00 (Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Marine Fuel Dock Attendant Prevailing Wage
Marine Fuel Dock Attendant Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Marine Fuel Dock Attendant for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 53-6031.00 (Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Service Station Attendant Prevailing Wage
Service Station Attendant Prevailing Wage
Service Station Attendant is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 53-6031.00 (Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by BLS across metro areas to establish four wage levels for each SOC code. For SOC 53-6031, OFLC applies a wage matrix that sets the floor at each level based on the distribution of wages reported by employers in the relevant geographic area. Employers filing an LCA must offer at least the prevailing wage for the worksite location and the appropriate experience level.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
DOL assigns Level 1 to entry-level workers under close supervision, Level 2 to qualified workers with moderate experience, Level 3 to experienced workers operating with significant autonomy, and Level 4 to fully competent senior or lead workers. Your level is determined by your years of experience, the complexity of your assigned duties, and how much independent judgment the role requires. The employer, not the worker, selects the level on the LCA, but the selection must match your actual job duties.
Why does the prevailing wage for this role vary so much by city?
DOL and OFLC base wage floors on regional OES surveys, so the prevailing wage reflects local labor market conditions rather than a national average. Dense coastal metro areas like San Jose and Seattle record higher wages for service attendants than lower-cost inland or Appalachian markets. The LCA requires the employer to use the wage for the specific worksite address, not the company's headquarters, so a fuel dock role in San Francisco carries a higher floor than the same title in West Virginia.
What happens if a sponsored offer falls below the prevailing wage?
USCIS will deny an H-1B or other work visa petition if the underlying LCA shows a wage below the DOL prevailing wage for the worksite and level. An employer cannot legally offer a sponsored worker less than the certified wage. If you identify a shortfall before filing, the employer must either raise the offered salary to meet the floor or refile the LCA at a lower experience level that accurately reflects the role's actual duties.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up current prevailing wages for SOC 53-6031 by state and metro area. Enter the occupation code and the worksite county or metropolitan statistical area to retrieve all four wage levels. You can also check recently certified LCA disclosures through OFLC to see what wages employers have used for Fuel Attendant and Dock Attendant filings in your target city. Migrate Mate can complement this research by showing which employers have a history of sponsoring this occupation.
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