Aircraft Service Attendants Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for aircraft service attendantss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $43,330 ≈ $21/hr
National median salary $40,450
Total employment 31,300 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +5.1%
Faster than average
Annual openings 4,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 28,000 → 29,500 (+1,400)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Maryland$62,710
- Hawaii$55,450
- Washington$54,260
- California$52,980
- Tennessee$50,180
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$35,120
- South Carolina$36,410
- Arkansas$36,550
- Oklahoma$37,230
- Iowa$37,470
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $62,710 | $71,740 | $30 | +44.7% | 240 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $55,450 | $53,770 | $27 | +28% | 290 |
| 3 | Washington | $54,260 | $50,520 | $26 | +25.2% | 710 |
| 4 | California | $52,980 | $46,800 | $25 | +22.3% | 2,300 |
| 5 | Tennessee | $50,180 | $56,620 | $24 | +15.8% | 580 |
| 6 | Alaska | $50,080 | $46,760 | $24 | +15.6% | 300 |
| 7 | Montana | $48,420 | $46,310 | $23 | +11.7% | 170 |
| 8 | New York | $47,800 | $44,600 | $23 | +10.3% | 1,450 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $47,280 | $45,280 | $23 | +9.1% | 220 |
| 10 | Nevada | $46,810 | $40,730 | $23 | +8% | 720 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $46,380 | $46,210 | $22 | +7% | 920 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $46,060 | $44,190 | $22 | +6.3% | 1,490 |
| 13 | Utah | $45,610 | $46,900 | $22 | +5.3% | 180 |
| 14 | Alabama | $44,910 | $43,090 | $22 | +3.6% | 400 |
| 15 | Arizona | $44,870 | $43,780 | $22 | +3.6% | 540 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $44,730 | $46,930 | $22 | +3.2% | 380 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $44,660 | $44,320 | $21 | +3.1% | 120 |
| 18 | Kansas | $44,340 | $45,960 | $21 | +2.3% | 260 |
| 19 | Colorado | $44,230 | $44,500 | $21 | +2.1% | 1,220 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $43,650 | $38,850 | $21 | +0.7% | 400 |
| 21 | Georgia | $43,470 | $42,630 | $21 | +0.3% | 590 |
| 22 | Maine | $43,460 | $41,400 | $21 | +0.3% | 160 |
| 23 | Ohio | $43,280 | $43,310 | $21 | -0.1% | 770 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $43,040 | $42,930 | $21 | -0.7% | 660 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $43,030 | $45,610 | $21 | -0.7% | 60 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $42,320 | $36,710 | $20 | -2.3% | 260 |
| 27 | Florida | $42,300 | $38,400 | $20 | -2.4% | 2,340 |
| 28 | Oregon | $42,180 | $39,820 | $20 | -2.7% | 470 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $41,650 | $42,000 | $20 | -3.9% | 90 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $41,600 | $36,360 | $20 | -4% | 100 |
| 31 | Illinois | $41,540 | $39,070 | $20 | -4.1% | 750 |
| 32 | Delaware | $41,400 | $37,920 | $20 | -4.5% | 40 |
| 33 | Michigan | $41,350 | $41,360 | $20 | -4.6% | 230 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $40,640 | $39,230 | $20 | -6.2% | 210 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $40,610 | $38,830 | $20 | -6.3% | 800 |
| 36 | Idaho | $40,590 | $40,250 | $20 | -6.3% | 80 |
| 37 | Texas | $40,340 | $38,720 | $19 | -6.9% | 3,290 |
| 38 | Indiana | $39,970 | $37,390 | $19 | -7.8% | 200 |
| 39 | Virginia | $38,720 | $39,210 | $19 | -10.6% | 730 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $38,150 | $37,530 | $18 | -12% | 220 |
| 41 | Missouri | $38,110 | $36,610 | $18 | -12% | 420 |
| 42 | Iowa | $37,470 | $35,560 | $18 | -13.5% | 160 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $37,230 | $36,640 | $18 | -14.1% | 240 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $36,550 | $38,290 | $18 | -15.6% | 110 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $36,410 | $36,130 | $18 | -16% | 290 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $35,120 | $30,840 | $17 | -18.9% | 30 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 81 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bozeman, MT | $57,780 | $54,060 | 30 |
| 2 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $56,620 | $52,560 | 440 |
| 3 | Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $55,860 | $55,420 | 70 |
| 4 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $53,890 | $56,670 | 100 |
| 5 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $53,770 | $54,180 | 110 |
| 6 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $51,930 | $55,660 | 150 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50,570 | $59,440 | 210 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $50,520 | $54,600 | 580 |
| 9 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,140 | $52,050 | 150 |
| 10 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $47,370 | $44,890 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing aircraft service attendantss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $60,300 | $57,500 | — |
| 2 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $60,300 | $57,500 | — |
| 3 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $60,300 | $57,500 | — |
| 4 | Couriers and Messengers | $56,820 | $56,500 | 420 |
| 5 | Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $56,820 | $56,500 | 420 |
| 6 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $45,970 | $45,070 | 1,010 |
| 7 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $45,970 | $45,250 | 1,130 |
| 8 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $45,970 | $44,630 | 1,000 |
| 9 | Employment Services | $45,070 | $43,750 | — |
| 10 | Temporary Help Services | $45,070 | $43,750 | — |
| 11 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $44,740 | $50,180 | 180 |
| 12 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $44,740 | $50,100 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do aircraft service attendants make in the U.S.?
The median aircraft service attendants salary in the United States is $40,450 per year (mean $43,330), and about 80% earn between $33,830 and $57,610.
How much do aircraft service attendants make per hour?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $43,330 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays aircraft service attendants the most?
Maryland has the highest average pay for aircraft service attendants at $62,710 per year (median $71,740).
What is the job outlook for aircraft service attendants?
Employment is projected to change +5.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 4,300 openings per year.