California Median
$46,800
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+16% vs US median
US median $40,450
State Rank
#7 of 46
2,300 employed here
How much does an Aircraft Service Attendant make in California?
Aircraft Service Attendants in California take home a median of $46,800 annually — roughly $22.50 an hour — which runs 16% above the national median of $40,450.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $41,680 while the top 10% make $76,130 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,320 and $54,100 a year.
Aircraft Service Attendant salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $41,680 | $20.04 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $43,320 | $20.83 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,800 | $22.50 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $54,100 | $26.01 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $76,130 | $36.60 |
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How California compares
California ranks 7th out of 46 states and territories for Aircraft Service Attendant pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Aircraft Service Attendant salary in other states
Maryland $71,740Tennessee $56,620Hawaii $53,770Washington $50,520Minnesota $46,930Utah $46,900Alaska $46,760Montana $46,310New Jersey $46,210Kansas $45,960New Hampshire $45,610New Mexico $45,280New York $44,600Colorado $44,500North Dakota $44,320Massachusetts $44,190Arizona $43,780Ohio $43,310Alabama $43,090Louisiana $42,930Georgia $42,630Wisconsin $42,000Maine $41,400Michigan $41,360Nevada $40,730Idaho $40,250Oregon $39,820Connecticut $39,230Virginia $39,210Illinois $39,070Kentucky $38,850Pennsylvania $38,830Texas $38,720Florida $38,400Arkansas $38,290Delaware $37,920Nebraska $37,530Indiana $37,390Mississippi $36,710Oklahoma $36,640Missouri $36,610Wyoming $36,360South Carolina $36,130Iowa $35,560West Virginia $30,840
Working as an Aircraft Service Attendant in California
Nationally, about 31,000 people work as Aircraft Service Attendants in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($46,800) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Aircraft Service Attendant make in California?
The median Aircraft Service Attendant salary in California is $46,800 per year, or about $22.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,680 at the entry level to $76,130 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Aircraft Service Attendants about 16% more than the national median of $40,450. California ranks 7th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Aircraft Service Attendants?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $46,800 a year. About 2,300 Aircraft Service Attendants are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.