Aircraft Service Attendants Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for aircraft service attendants in the U.S. is $40,450 ($19.45 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $40,450
- Mean annual wage
- $43,330
- Median hourly wage
- $19.45
- Employment
- 31,300
31,300 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,830 | $16.26 |
| 25th percentile | $35,740 | $17.18 |
| Median (50th) | $40,450 | $19.45 |
| 75th percentile | $46,830 | $22.52 |
| 90th percentile | $57,610 | $27.70 |
Highest-paying states for aircraft service attendants
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $71,740 | 240 |
| Tennessee | $56,620 | 580 |
| Hawaii | $53,770 | 290 |
| Washington | $50,520 | 710 |
| Minnesota | $46,930 | 380 |
| Utah | $46,900 | 180 |
| California | $46,800 | 2,300 |
| Alaska | $46,760 | 300 |
| Montana | $46,310 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $46,210 | 920 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $30,840 median annual wage
- Iowa: $35,560 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $36,130 median annual wage
- Wyoming: $36,360 median annual wage
- Missouri: $36,610 median annual wage
About this occupation
Service aircraft with fuel. May de-ice aircraft, refill water and cooling agents, empty sewage tanks, service air and oxygen systems, or clean and polish exterior.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 18.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 42.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.0% |
| Associate's degree | 7.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.5% |
| Master's degree | 1.2% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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