Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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< Service station attendants >

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Service station attendants

Definition | Significant Points | Quick Stats

Definition

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.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2002 employment: 107,000
Projected 2002-12 employment change: Little or no growth
Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Service station attendants

2002 employment: 107,000
2012 projected employment: 111,000
Change — numeric: 4,000; percent: 3.3%
2002 median annual earnings: $16,570; earnings group: very low
2002 self-employed: 3.2%
2002 part-time employment: high
2002 unemployment: very high
Typical education and training: Short-term on-the-job traning
Educational attainment — high school: 67.8%; some college: 26.4%; bachelor's degree: 5.9%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

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