Attendant Salary
Average Attendant Salary
$13.20hourly
How much does an Attendant make?
Attendants make $27,453 per year on average, or $13.2 per hour, in the United States. Attendants on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $20,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $36,000.
Location impacts how much an attendant can expect to make. Attendants make the most in Washington, Hawaii, California, Oregon, and New York.
Highest Paying States For Attendants
The darker areas on the map show where attendants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Attendant average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $32,561 | $15.65 | 327 |
| 2 | Vermont | $30,947 | $14.88 | 63 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $35,249 | $16.95 | 80 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $28,612 | $13.76 | 52 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $29,614 | $14.24 | 480 |
| 6 | California | $34,411 | $16.54 | 1,836 |
| 7 | Washington | $35,338 | $16.99 | 356 |
| 8 | Nevada | $26,996 | $12.98 | 251 |
| 9 | Arizona | $27,271 | $13.11 | 729 |
| 10 | Colorado | $29,080 | $13.98 | 539 |
| 11 | Alaska | $29,017 | $13.95 | 71 |
| 12 | Montana | $26,688 | $12.83 | 142 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $30,614 | $14.72 | 42 |
| 14 | New York | $31,699 | $15.24 | 712 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $28,299 | $13.61 | 108 |
| 16 | Michigan | $25,788 | $12.40 | 651 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $27,784 | $13.36 | 73 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $30,118 | $14.48 | 440 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $27,347 | $13.15 | 75 |
| 20 | Maine | $27,486 | $13.21 | 78 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $28,072 | $13.50 | 232 |
| 22 | Utah | $26,197 | $12.59 | 253 |
| 23 | Iowa | $26,467 | $12.72 | 233 |
| 24 | Missouri | $24,914 | $11.98 | 586 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $24,323 | $11.69 | 482 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $26,433 | $12.71 | 125 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $24,786 | $11.92 | 715 |
| 28 | Maryland | $26,515 | $12.75 | 453 |
| 29 | Ohio | $24,240 | $11.65 | 835 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $24,202 | $11.64 | 186 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $29,233 | $14.05 | 20 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $24,156 | $11.61 | 250 |
| 33 | Florida | $23,192 | $11.15 | 1,984 |
| 34 | Indiana | $23,736 | $11.41 | 497 |
| 35 | Illinois | $25,781 | $12.39 | 636 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $24,239 | $11.65 | 774 |
| 37 | New Jersey | $24,952 | $12.00 | 546 |
| 38 | Delaware | $25,819 | $12.41 | 35 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $23,534 | $11.31 | 217 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $23,111 | $11.11 | 325 |
| 41 | Kansas | $23,080 | $11.10 | 221 |
| 42 | Texas | $22,859 | $10.99 | 1,978 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $24,302 | $11.68 | 96 |
| 44 | Idaho | $24,207 | $11.64 | 91 |
| 45 | Virginia | $23,489 | $11.29 | 671 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $22,159 | $10.65 | 151 |
| 47 | Georgia | $21,445 | $10.31 | 754 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $22,459 | $10.80 | 348 |
| 49 | Alabama | $20,411 | $9.81 | 319 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $22,169 | $10.66 | 35 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $21,098 | $10.14 | 204 |
Highest Paying Cities For Attendants
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $36,011 | $17.31 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $35,558 | $17.10 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $32,531 | $15.64 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $31,594 | $15.19 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $30,184 | $14.51 |
| 6 | Minneapolis, MN | $29,624 | $14.24 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $29,275 | $14.07 |
| 8 | Denver, CO | $29,080 | $13.98 |
| 9 | Portland, ME | $27,505 | $13.22 |
| 10 | Phoenix, AZ | $27,388 | $13.17 |
| 11 | Las Vegas, NV | $26,750 | $12.86 |
| 12 | Baltimore, MD | $26,551 | $12.76 |
| 13 | Washington, UT | $26,328 | $12.66 |
| 14 | Chicago, IL | $25,816 | $12.41 |
| 15 | Ann Arbor, MI | $25,624 | $12.32 |
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Attendant Salary Details
What is an Attendant's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 75th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| Average | $27,453 | $2,288 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guest Service Attendant | $27,051 | $2,254 | $13.01 | 72,078 |
| Housekeeping Attendant | $28,031 | $2,336 | $13.48 | 112,783 |
| Front Desk Attendant | $26,874 | $2,239 | $12.92 | 107,058 |
| Box Office Attendant | $28,816 | $2,401 | $13.85 | 81,537 |
| Child Care Attendant | $27,542 | $2,295 | $13.24 | 156,197 |
| Guest Room Attendant | $27,269 | $2,272 | $13.11 | 123,184 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Attendants The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnard College | $42,465 | $20.42 | |
| 2 | University of California, Berkeley | $41,615 | $20.01 | |
| 3 | Stanford University | $40,051 | $19.26 | |
| 4 | Madera High School | $37,880 | $18.21 | 5 |
| 5 | Siemens | $37,724 | $18.14 | 7 |
| 6 | Michigan State University | $36,740 | $17.66 | 5 |
| 7 | AEG | $36,431 | $17.51 | |
| 8 | The Rockefeller University | $36,216 | $17.41 | 2 |
| 9 | Cargill | $35,747 | $17.19 | 6 |
| 10 | Martin Marietta | $35,727 | $17.18 | 9 |
| 11 | UMass Lowell | $35,484 | $17.06 | |
| 12 | Johns Manville | $35,236 | $16.94 | 4 |
| 13 | Armstrong Flooring | $35,002 | $16.83 | |
| 14 | Lawrence General Hospital | $34,933 | $16.79 | 2 |
| 15 | Land O'Lakes | $34,872 | $16.77 | |
| 16 | TreeHouse Foods | $34,865 | $16.76 | 1 |
| 17 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | $34,693 | $16.68 | 1 |
| 18 | New York Botanical Garden | $34,572 | $16.62 | 4 |
| 19 | Owens Corning | $34,465 | $16.57 | 6 |
| 20 | Sutter Health | $34,452 | $16.56 | 5 |
How Much Do Attendants Make In Different Industries?
Here are some examples of how much an attendant salaries can based on different industries:
The hospitality industry pays attendants an average salary of $30,439
The health care industry pay $28,259
The lowest paying industry for attendants is the retail industry. Attendants in this industry earn an average salary of $27,306
Highest Paying Industries For Attendants
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospitality | $30,439 | $14.63 |
| 2 | Health Care | $28,259 | $13.59 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $27,695 | $13.31 |
| 4 | Retail | $27,306 | $13.13 |
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Attendant Salary Trends
Average Attendant Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Attendant Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $27,500 | $13.20 | +5.2% |
| 2021 | $26,000 | $12.51 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | $24,900 | $11.97 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | $23,900 | $11.51 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | $22,800 | $10.98 | +4.9% |
Recently Added Attendant Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Distribution Center Attendant-Immediate | Danville, VA | 07/26/2022 | $31,305 |
| Propark Mobility | Hotel Attendant | San Antonio, TX | 07/26/2022 | $15,131 |
| ISS | MK Attendant | New Albany, OH | 07/26/2022 | $31,305 |
| Remote In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | EVS Attendant | Detroit, MI | 07/26/2022 | $29,301 |
| Chartwells Higher Education | Attendant, Catering(Full & | Fayetteville, AR | 07/26/2022 | $25,044 |
| Prime, Inc. | Parts Attendant | Salt Lake City, UT | 07/26/2022 | $37,566 |
| Chartwells Higher Education | Attendant, Catering | Charlotte, NC | 07/26/2022 | $29,218 |
| Great Wolf Lodge | Retail Attendant | Olympia, WA | 07/26/2022 | $30,783 |
| The Salvation Army | Special Events Attendant | Rowe, MA | 07/26/2022 | $35,479 |
| Remote In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | EVS Attendant | Selma, TX | 07/26/2022 | $21,914 |
Attendant Salaries FAQs
What state pays Attendants the most?
Washington pays Attendants the most in the United States, with an average salary of $35,338 per year, or $16.99 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an Attendant?
You know if you are being paid fairly as an Attendant if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Hawaii you should be paid close to $35,249 per year.
What type of Attendant gets paid the most?
Warehouse Attendant gets paid the most. Warehouse Attendant made a median salary of $33,093. The best-paid 10 percent make $36,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $30,000.
What is a good starting salary for an Attendant?
A good starting salary for an attendant is $21,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for an attendant in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for attendants is $27,688, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for an attendant can vary by state.
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