53 Series · SOC 53-6032
Aircraft Service Attendants Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $40,450
- Median / year
- $57,610
- Top 10% earn
- +5.1%
- Growth '23–'33
- 31,300
- US workers
Aircraft Service Attendants earn a median of $40,450 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $40,450, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $33,830 (10th percentile) to $57,610 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 31,300 US workers. Maryland pays the most ($71,740), since pay varies by state and metro area.
The pay verdict
Aircraft Service Attendants earn a median of $40,450, putting them among the lower-paid US occupations and higher than 12% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Transportation and Material Moving, it ranks #39 of 50 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 5.1% by 2033.
- $40,450
- Median annual wage
- Top 88%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #39 of 50
- in Transportation and Material Moving
- 1.7×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: Maryland at $71,740. Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Aircraft Service Attendants (SOC 53-6032) pays a national median of $40,450 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $33,830 at the 10th percentile to $57,610 at the 90th, with a mean of $43,330 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 31,300 Americans work in this occupation across 47 reporting states and 82 metro areas.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a +5.1% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as about average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 4,300 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is High school diploma or equivalent and short-term on-the-job training of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of C for this role, with a fatality rate of 17.5 per 100,000 and injury rate of 4.8 per 100.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Maryland pays the highest state median at $71,740, which is +77% above the national figure. The top metro is Bozeman, MT at $57,780 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.
Median Salary
$40,450
per year
Median Hourly
$19.45/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$43,330
average
Employment
31,300
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Aircraft Service Attendants pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$40,450 Bottom 12% higher than 12% of 825 US occupations
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Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025
Does this job pay well and grow?
Each dot is a 53-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Aircraft Service Attendants; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
Among 25 53-series occupations with growth data, Aircraft Service Attendants sits on the faster-growing side at +5.1% growth and $40,450 median pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
+5.1%
About average
Annual Openings
4,300
per year (projected)
Typical Education
High school diploma or equivalent
On-the-Job Training
Short-term on-the-job training
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034
Workplace Safety
All safety ratings →Moderate Risk
Safety Grade (BLS 2023)
Fatality Rate
17.5/100K
Injury Rate
4.8/100
Danger Index
28/100
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023
Career Intelligence
Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Aircraft Service Attendants roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.
Key Tasks
- ▸ Apply de-icing fluid to aircraft from baskets lifted by truck-mounted cranes.
- ▸ Change aircraft oil, coolant, or other fluids.
- ▸ Clean aircraft interiors by picking up waste, wiping down windows, or vacuuming.
- ▸ Climb ladders to reach aircraft surfaces to be cleaned.
- ▸ Complete forms describing tasks completed.
- ▸ De-grease aircraft exteriors.
- ▸ Empty aircraft lavatory systems or refill them with sanitizer fluid.
- ▸ Guide aircraft to designated areas using hand signals, batons, or other methods.
- ▸ Inspect aircraft components to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
- ▸ Load baggage or cargo for crew or passengers.
Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$33,830
25th Percentile
$35,740
Median
$40,450
75th Percentile
$46,830
90th Percentile
$57,610
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $71,740 | +77% above national |
| 2 | Tennessee | $56,620 | +40% above national |
| 3 | Hawaii | $53,770 | +33% above national |
| 4 | Washington | $50,520 | +25% above national |
| 5 | Minnesota | $46,930 | +16% above national |
| 6 | Utah | $46,900 | +16% above national |
| 7 | California | $46,800 | +16% above national |
| 8 | Alaska | $46,760 | +16% above national |
| 9 | Montana | $46,310 | +14% above national |
| 10 | New Jersey | $46,210 | +14% above national |
| 11 | Kansas | $45,960 | +14% above national |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $45,610 | +13% above national |
| 13 | New Mexico | $45,280 | +12% above national |
| 14 | New York | $44,600 | +10% above national |
| 15 | Colorado | $44,500 | +10% above national |
| 16 | North Dakota | $44,320 | +10% above national |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $44,190 | +9% above national |
| 18 | Arizona | $43,780 | +8% above national |
| 19 | Ohio | $43,310 | +7% above national |
| 20 | Alabama | $43,090 | +7% above national |
| 21 | Louisiana | $42,930 | +6% above national |
| 22 | Georgia | $42,630 | +5% above national |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $42,000 | +4% above national |
| 24 | Maine | $41,400 | +2% above national |
| 25 | Michigan | $41,360 | +2% above national |
| 26 | Nevada | $40,730 | +1% above national |
| 27 | Idaho | $40,250 | same as national |
| 28 | Oregon | $39,820 | 2% below national |
| 29 | Connecticut | $39,230 | 3% below national |
| 30 | Virginia | $39,210 | 3% below national |
| 31 | Illinois | $39,070 | 3% below national |
| 32 | Kentucky | $38,850 | 4% below national |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $38,830 | 4% below national |
| 34 | Texas | $38,720 | 4% below national |
| 35 | Florida | $38,400 | 5% below national |
| 36 | Arkansas | $38,290 | 5% below national |
| 37 | Delaware | $37,920 | 6% below national |
| 38 | Nebraska | $37,530 | 7% below national |
| 39 | Indiana | $37,390 | 8% below national |
| 40 | Mississippi | $36,710 | 9% below national |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $36,640 | 9% below national |
| 42 | Missouri | $36,610 | 9% below national |
| 43 | Wyoming | $36,360 | 10% below national |
| 44 | South Carolina | $36,130 | 11% below national |
| 45 | Iowa | $35,560 | 12% below national |
| 46 | West Virginia | $30,840 | 24% below national |
| 47 | Puerto Rico | $28,540 | 29% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bozeman, MT | $57,780 | +43% above national |
| 2 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $56,620 | +40% above national |
| 3 | Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $55,860 | +38% above national |
| 4 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $53,890 | +33% above national |
| 5 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $53,770 | +33% above national |
| 6 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $51,930 | +28% above national |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50,570 | +25% above national |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $50,520 | +25% above national |
| 9 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,140 | +24% above national |
| 10 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $47,370 | +17% above national |
| 11 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,200 | +17% above national |
| 12 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $47,110 | +16% above national |
| 13 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $46,940 | +16% above national |
| 14 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $46,900 | +16% above national |
| 15 | Anchorage, AK | $46,760 | +16% above national |
| 16 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $46,630 | +15% above national |
| 17 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $46,350 | +15% above national |
| 18 | New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $46,290 | +14% above national |
| 19 | Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $45,960 | +14% above national |
| 20 | Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $45,900 | +13% above national |
| 21 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $45,720 | +13% above national |
| 22 | South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $45,520 | +13% above national |
| 23 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $45,260 | +12% above national |
| 24 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,250 | +12% above national |
| 25 | Albuquerque, NM | $45,200 | +12% above national |
| 26 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $44,950 | +11% above national |
| 27 | Cleveland, OH | $44,600 | +10% above national |
| 28 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $44,530 | +10% above national |
| 29 | Wichita, KS | $44,480 | +10% above national |
| 30 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $44,350 | +10% above national |
| 31 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $44,190 | +9% above national |
| 32 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $44,010 | +9% above national |
| 33 | Tucson, AZ | $43,780 | +8% above national |
| 34 | Colorado Springs, CO | $43,740 | +8% above national |
| 35 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $42,830 | +6% above national |
| 36 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $41,910 | +4% above national |
| 37 | Ann Arbor, MI | $41,360 | +2% above national |
| 38 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $40,800 | +1% above national |
| 39 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $40,730 | +1% above national |
| 40 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $40,170 | 1% below national |
| 41 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $40,170 | 1% below national |
| 42 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $40,150 | 1% below national |
| 43 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $40,140 | 1% below national |
| 44 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $39,850 | 1% below national |
| 45 | Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $39,770 | 2% below national |
| 46 | Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $39,400 | 3% below national |
| 47 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $39,230 | 3% below national |
| 48 | Richmond, VA | $39,210 | 3% below national |
| 49 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $39,070 | 3% below national |
| 50 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $39,010 | 4% below national |
| 51 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $38,970 | 4% below national |
| 52 | El Paso, TX | $38,930 | 4% below national |
| 53 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $38,880 | 4% below national |
| 54 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $38,800 | 4% below national |
| 55 | Reno, NV | $38,690 | 4% below national |
| 56 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $38,580 | 5% below national |
| 57 | Birmingham, AL | $38,330 | 5% below national |
| 58 | Syracuse, NY | $38,180 | 6% below national |
| 59 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $37,890 | 6% below national |
| 60 | Jacksonville, FL | $37,890 | 6% below national |
| 61 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $37,770 | 7% below national |
| 62 | Akron, OH | $37,740 | 7% below national |
| 63 | Toledo, OH | $37,570 | 7% below national |
| 64 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $37,510 | 7% below national |
| 65 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $37,350 | 8% below national |
| 66 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $36,750 | 9% below national |
| 67 | Port St. Lucie, FL | $36,680 | 9% below national |
| 68 | Tulsa, OK | $36,640 | 9% below national |
| 69 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $36,480 | 10% below national |
| 70 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $36,330 | 10% below national |
| 71 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $35,740 | 12% below national |
| 72 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $35,400 | 12% below national |
| 73 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $35,110 | 13% below national |
| 74 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $34,870 | 14% below national |
| 75 | Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $34,740 | 14% below national |
| 76 | Pittsburgh, PA | $34,620 | 14% below national |
| 77 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $34,350 | 15% below national |
| 78 | Killeen-Temple, TX | $34,120 | 16% below national |
| 79 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $33,500 | 17% below national |
| 80 | Corpus Christi, TX | $32,510 | 20% below national |
| 81 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $29,080 | 28% below national |
| 82 | San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $28,540 | 29% below national |
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What to do with this data
How to use Aircraft Service Attendants pay figures in a real decision
- For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $46,830/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
- Location moves pay significantly: Maryland leads at $71,740/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
- Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs
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