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Job outlook for attendants in the United States
Attendant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected attendant job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 85,500 new jobs for attendants are projected over the next decade.
Attendant salaries have increased 20% for attendants in the last 5 years.
There are over 84,364 attendants currently employed in the United States.
There are 52,299 active attendant job openings in the US.
The average attendant salary is $27,453.
Are attendant jobs in demand?
Yes, attendant jobs are in demand. Attendant demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Attendant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of attendant jobs and the average attendant salary over time.
Attendant jobs over time
Attendant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84,364 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 92,779 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 108,099 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 107,788 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 107,598 | 0.03% |
Average attendant salary over time
Attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,453 | $13.20 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $26,018 | $12.51 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $24,888 | $11.97 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $23,935 | $11.51 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | $22,846 | $10.98 | +5.2% |
Attendant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of attendant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where attendants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for attendants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 142 | 14% |
| 2 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 729 | 10% |
| 3 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 586 | 10% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 539 | 10% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 71 | 10% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 63 | 10% |
| 7 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,984 | 9% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 480 | 9% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 52 | 9% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 671 | 8% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 327 | 8% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 253 | 8% |
| 13 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 251 | 8% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 221 | 8% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 108 | 8% |
| 16 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 651 | 7% |
| 17 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 482 | 7% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 233 | 7% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 125 | 7% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 73 | 7% |
Most common cities for attendants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Severn | 7 | 16% | $26,501 |
| 2 | Orlando | 14 | 5% | $23,267 |
| 3 | Boston | 24 | 4% | $30,184 |
| 4 | Atlanta | 20 | 4% | $21,545 |
| 5 | New Orleans | 10 | 3% | $21,009 |
| 6 | Scottsdale | 7 | 3% | $27,312 |
| 7 | San Francisco | 19 | 2% | $36,011 |
| 8 | Denver | 14 | 2% | $29,080 |
| 9 | Washington | 14 | 2% | $29,275 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 12 | 2% | $26,551 |
| 11 | Colorado Springs | 9 | 2% | $28,990 |
| 12 | Miami | 9 | 2% | $23,115 |
| 13 | Tampa | 7 | 2% | $23,257 |
| 14 | Chicago | 22 | 1% | $25,816 |
| 15 | San Diego | 14 | 1% | $33,327 |
| 16 | Phoenix | 12 | 1% | $27,388 |
| 17 | San Jose | 7 | 1% | $35,763 |
| 18 | Los Angeles | 18 | 0% | $33,973 |
| 19 | New York | 9 | 0% | $31,594 |