Aircraft Service Attendant Salary
Aircraft Service Attendants earn a median $40,450 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
U.S. median
$40,450
$19.45 per hour
Range
$33,830 – $57,610
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
31,300
across the U.S.
▼2.6%
Pay trend: The median for aircraft service attendants in the U.S. fell from $41,540 (May 2024) to $40,450 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 5.0%.
What aircraft service attendants do
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.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.6% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 4,000
Employment of aircraft service attendants is projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Aircraft Service Attendant take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$34,682
per year · effective tax rate 14.3%
$2,890Monthly
$1,445Twice a month
$1,334Every 2 weeks
$16.67Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,674
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,508
- Medicare (1.45%)$587
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$34,682
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,830 | $16.26 | $29,362 |
| 25th percentile | $35,740 | $17.18 | $30,897 |
| Median (50th) | $40,450 | $19.45 | $34,682 |
| 75th percentile | $46,830 | $22.51 | $39,808 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,610 | $27.70 | $48,470 |
Aircraft Service Attendant salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $71,740 | +65.2% | $56,255 | $38,170 – $79,280 | 240 |
| Tennessee | $56,620 | +1.7% | $47,674 | $37,000 – $57,610 | 580 |
| Hawaii | $53,770 | +7.6% | $42,828 | $49,440 – $65,530 | 290 |
| Washington | $50,520 | +4.2% | $42,773 | $42,080 – $65,290 | 710 |
| Minnesota | $46,930 | +17.6% | $38,196 | $35,300 – $49,280 | 380 |
| Utah | $46,900 | +2.8% | $38,720 | $38,470 – $50,490 | 180 |
| California | $46,800 | +3.3% | $38,314 | $41,680 – $76,130 | 2,300 |
| Alaska | $46,760 | +2.5% | $39,752 | $41,920 – $60,740 | 300 |
| Montana | $46,310 | −8.7% | $37,970 | $37,150 – $57,780 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $46,210 | −2.4% | $38,304 | $36,550 – $54,860 | 920 |
| Kansas | $45,960 | +32.3% | $37,344 | $31,670 – $60,230 | 260 |
| New Hampshire | $45,610 | — | $38,828 | $36,290 – $46,400 | 60 |
| New Mexico | $45,280 | +1.3% | $37,583 | $36,120 – $62,580 | 220 |
| New York | $44,600 | +6.6% | $36,205 | $37,860 – $58,730 | 1,450 |
| Colorado | $44,500 | −4.6% | $36,686 | $33,500 – $56,590 | 1,220 |
| North Dakota | $44,320 | −8.0% | $37,791 | $36,660 – $58,430 | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $44,190 | +1.2% | $35,697 | $40,130 – $58,260 | 1,490 |
| Arizona | $43,780 | +10.5% | $36,471 | $36,510 – $55,010 | 540 |
| Ohio | $43,310 | +11.7% | $36,571 | $32,120 – $47,720 | 770 |
| Alabama | $43,090 | +15.9% | $34,913 | $32,180 – $59,230 | 400 |
| Louisiana | $42,930 | +6.7% | $35,773 | $29,930 – $58,240 | 660 |
| Georgia | $42,630 | +2.5% | $34,844 | $28,490 – $61,940 | 590 |
| Wisconsin | $42,000 | +16.6% | $34,860 | $35,830 – $46,680 | 90 |
| Maine | $41,400 | +2.1% | $33,832 | $35,440 – $58,380 | 160 |
| Michigan | $41,360 | +4.9% | $33,906 | $30,640 – $47,000 | 230 |
| Nevada | $40,730 | −3.1% | $34,907 | $36,470 – $90,300 | 720 |
| Idaho | $40,250 | +2.8% | $33,496 | $36,870 – $44,380 | 80 |
| Oregon | $39,820 | −7.7% | $31,521 | $32,720 – $49,850 | 470 |
| Connecticut | $39,230 | +3.6% | $32,861 | $37,120 – $45,720 | 210 |
| Virginia | $39,210 | +2.3% | $32,245 | $31,840 – $44,660 | 730 |
| Illinois | $39,070 | −4.4% | $31,784 | $34,230 – $49,470 | 750 |
| Kentucky | $38,850 | +2.3% | $32,154 | $34,910 – $60,720 | 400 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,830 | −1.0% | $32,188 | $33,660 – $47,400 | 800 |
| Texas | $38,720 | +4.3% | $33,292 | $31,400 – $48,920 | 3,290 |
| Florida | $38,400 | −1.9% | $33,034 | $31,510 – $63,930 | 2,340 |
| Arkansas | $38,290 | +5.0% | $31,665 | $31,710 – $39,660 | 110 |
| Delaware | $37,920 | −4.6% | $31,221 | $37,110 – $46,020 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $37,530 | +1.5% | $31,507 | $33,770 – $49,100 | 220 |
| Indiana | $37,390 | −3.8% | $31,149 | $35,740 – $45,740 | 200 |
| Mississippi | $36,710 | — | $30,940 | $23,770 – $81,390 | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $36,640 | −5.9% | $30,517 | $28,710 – $44,740 | 240 |
| Missouri | $36,610 | +2.8% | $30,813 | $30,070 – $48,660 | 420 |
| Wyoming | $36,360 | +0.3% | $31,395 | $35,360 – $49,920 | 100 |
| South Carolina | $36,130 | −3.0% | $30,200 | $29,590 – $43,140 | 290 |
| Iowa | $35,560 | −9.8% | $30,053 | $31,140 – $45,510 | 160 |
| West Virginia | $30,840 | — | $26,166 | $30,430 – $45,020 | 30 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant | $35,670 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Passenger Attendant | $37,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.0% |
| Transportation Workers, All Other | $45,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Parking Attendant | $35,150 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Bridge and Lock Tender | $57,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Traffic Technician | $59,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $40,240 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $41,220 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Material Moving Workers, All Other | $41,800 | No formal educational credential | +2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a aircraft service attendant make?
The national median salary for aircraft service attendants is $40,450 a year ($19.45 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,830 and the top 10% earn over $57,610. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays aircraft service attendants the most?
Maryland has the highest median pay at $71,740.
How many aircraft service attendants are there in the U.S.?
About 31,300 people work as aircraft service attendants nationwide.