Car Lot Attendant Salary in the United States

How much does a Car Lot Attendant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Car Lot Attendant in the United States is $36,979 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Car Lot Attendant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,677
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,806 to $39,962
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,917
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Car Lot Attendant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $39,962 $3,330 $768 $19
Average $36,979 $3,082 $711 $18
25th Percentile $33,806 $2,817 $650 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Car Lot Attendant Salaries

A Car Lot Attendant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Car Lot Attendant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Car Lot Attendant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,112
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $37,640
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $38,683
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $38,825
  • Expert (over 8 years): $39,062
Levels Salary
Entry Level Car Lot Attendant$37,112
Intermediate Level Car Lot Attendant$37,640
Senior Level Car Lot Attendant$38,683
Specialist Level Car Lot Attendant$38,825
Expert Level Car Lot Attendant$39,062
$37,112 0 yr
$37,640 < 2 yrs
$38,683 2-4 yrs
$38,825 5-8 yrs
$39,062 > 8 yrs
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How Do Car Lot Attendant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Car Lot Attendants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $40,943.
  • California: $40,788.
  • Massachusetts: $40,245.

Top Paying Cities for Car Lot Attendants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $46,642
  • San Francisco: $46,183
  • Oakland: $45,159

What Skills Can Increase a Car Lot Attendant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 31.54% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
  • Medical Prescriptions (Mentioned in 1.88% Job Postings): A prescription, often abbreviated ℞ or Rx, is a formal communication from a physician or other registered health-care professional to a pharmacist, authorizing them to dispense a specific prescription drug for a specific patient.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 31.54%
Housekeeping 2.5%
Medical Prescriptions 1.88%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Car Lot Attendant's salary.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Problem Solving
$41,417
12%
Coaching
$41,047
11%
Written Communication
$40,677
10%
Medical Prescriptions
$40,307
9%
Oral Communication
$39,938
8%
Building Maintenance
$39,568
7%
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How Education impacts a Car Lot Attendant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Car Lot Attendants enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Car Lot Attendant with a No Diploma is between $32,693 and $35,108).

Car Lot Attendant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Car Lot Attendant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 52.9%
High School 52.9%
Associates 29.4%
Bachelors 17.6%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Car Lot Attendant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Car Lot Attendant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Car Lot Attendant

Salaries for a Car Lot Attendant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,401 in 2023 to around $41,211 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Car Lot Attendant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Car Lot Attendant Over Time

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2023
$41,401
2024
$41,425
2025
$41,211
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2024 $41,425
2025 $41,211
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