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Job outlook for lead instructor/flight attendants in the United States
Are lead instructor/flight attendant jobs in demand?
Yes, lead instructor/flight attendant jobs are in demand. Lead instructor/flight attendant demand is projected to grow 21% from 2018 to 2028.
Lead instructor/flight attendant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of lead instructor/flight attendant jobs and the average lead instructor/flight attendant salary over time.
Lead instructor/flight attendant jobs over time
Lead instructor/flight attendant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 67 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 81 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 84 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 82 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 82 | 0.00% |
Average lead instructor/flight attendant salary over time
Lead instructor/flight attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,526 | $14.20 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $28,321 | $13.62 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $28,001 | $13.46 | +10.9% |
| 2022 | $25,251 | $12.14 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $24,251 | $11.66 | +8.1% |
Lead instructor/flight attendant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of lead instructor/flight attendant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where lead instructor/flight attendants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for lead instructor/flight attendants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 173 | 30% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 216 | 29% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 280 | 27% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 353 | 26% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 772 | 25% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 260 | 25% |
| 7 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 567 | 19% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,287 | 18% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,102 | 18% |
| 10 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,758 | 18% |
| 11 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 523 | 18% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 354 | 18% |
| 13 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 312 | 18% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 157 | 18% |
| 15 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,165 | 17% |
| 16 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,051 | 17% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 942 | 17% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 318 | 15% |
| 19 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 221 | 15% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 415 | 14% |
Lead Instructor/Flight Attendant job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to lead instructor/flight attendant professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the lead instructor/flight attendant job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the lead instructor/flight attendant industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of lead instructor/flight attendant experts
Alexander Mouton
Seattle University
Alexander Mouton
Chair, Associate ProfessorSeattle University
Department of Art, Art History & Design
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Lead Instructor/Flight Attendants?
Alexander Mouton: It is hard to tell how the coronavirus pandemic will affect graduates. Some I know are joining the workforce or doing creative work, which is a good sign. How this will play out will be interesting to see, though it's a little hard for me to judge from the classroom!
Lead instructor/flight attendant jobs
Updated October 15, 2020