Aircraft Service Attendant Salary in Kentucky (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Aircraft Service Attendants in Kentucky, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Kentucky Median
$38,850
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.68
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $40,450
State Rank
#32 of 46
400 employed here

How much does an Aircraft Service Attendant make in Kentucky?

Aircraft Service Attendants in Kentucky take home a median of $38,850 annually — roughly $18.68 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $40,450.

Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $34,910 while the top 10% make $60,720 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,760 and $46,160 a year.

Aircraft Service Attendant salary range in Kentucky

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,910$16.78
25th percentile (early career)$37,760$18.15
50th percentile (median)$38,850$18.68
75th percentile (experienced)$46,160$22.19
90th percentile (top earners)$60,720$29.19

How Kentucky compares

Kentucky ranks 32nd out of 46 states and territories for Aircraft Service Attendant pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Maryland$71,740
2Tennessee$56,620
3Hawaii$53,770
4Washington$50,520
5Minnesota$46,930

Working as an Aircraft Service Attendant in Kentucky

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 Kentucky pay ($38,850) 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 Kentucky?
The median Aircraft Service Attendant salary in Kentucky is $38,850 per year, or about $18.68 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,910 at the entry level to $60,720 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Aircraft Service Attendants about 4% less than the national median of $40,450. Kentucky ranks 32nd out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Aircraft Service Attendants?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,850 a year. About 400 Aircraft Service Attendants are employed in Kentucky. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), 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.