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Attendant salary
Average attendant salary
$13.2
How much does an attendant make?
The average attendant salary in the United States is $27,453. Attendant salaries typically range between $20,000 and $36,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for attendants is $13.2 per hour.
Attendant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Attendants earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Attendant salary estimates from across the web
Average attendant salary by state
The highest-paying states for attendants are Washington, Hawaii, and California. The lowest average attendant salary states are Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Mississippi.
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Highest paying states for attendants
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $32,561 | $15.65 |
| 2 | Vermont | $30,947 | $14.88 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $35,249 | $16.95 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $28,612 | $13.76 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $29,614 | $14.24 |
| 6 | California | $34,411 | $16.54 |
| 7 | Washington | $35,338 | $16.99 |
| 8 | Nevada | $26,996 | $12.98 |
| 9 | Arizona | $27,271 | $13.11 |
| 10 | Colorado | $29,080 | $13.98 |
| 11 | Alaska | $29,017 | $13.95 |
| 12 | Montana | $26,688 | $12.83 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $30,614 | $14.72 |
| 14 | New York | $31,699 | $15.24 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $28,299 | $13.61 |
| 16 | Michigan | $25,788 | $12.40 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $27,784 | $13.36 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $30,118 | $14.48 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $27,347 | $13.15 |
| 20 | Maine | $27,486 | $13.21 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $28,072 | $13.50 |
| 22 | Utah | $26,197 | $12.59 |
| 23 | Iowa | $26,467 | $12.72 |
| 24 | Missouri | $24,914 | $11.98 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $24,323 | $11.69 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $26,433 | $12.71 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $24,786 | $11.92 |
| 28 | Maryland | $26,515 | $12.75 |
| 29 | Ohio | $24,240 | $11.65 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $24,202 | $11.64 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $29,233 | $14.05 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $24,156 | $11.61 |
| 33 | Florida | $23,192 | $11.15 |
| 34 | Indiana | $23,736 | $11.41 |
| 35 | Illinois | $25,781 | $12.39 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $24,239 | $11.65 |
| 37 | New Jersey | $24,952 | $12.00 |
| 38 | Delaware | $25,819 | $12.41 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $23,534 | $11.31 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $23,111 | $11.11 |
| 41 | Kansas | $23,080 | $11.10 |
| 42 | Texas | $22,859 | $10.99 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $24,302 | $11.68 |
| 44 | Idaho | $24,207 | $11.64 |
| 45 | Virginia | $23,489 | $11.29 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $22,159 | $10.65 |
| 47 | Georgia | $21,445 | $10.31 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $22,459 | $10.80 |
| 49 | Alabama | $20,411 | $9.81 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $22,169 | $10.66 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $21,098 | $10.14 |
Highest paying cities for attendants
The highest-paying cities for attendants are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR.
| 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 |
| 16 | Kansas City, MO | $25,034 | $12.04 |
| 17 | Durham, NC | $24,882 | $11.96 |
| 18 | Cleveland, OH | $24,613 | $11.83 |
| 19 | Philadelphia, PA | $24,210 | $11.64 |
| 20 | Indianapolis, IN | $23,654 | $11.37 |
Attendants are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Attendant salary details
An attendant's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $36,000 at the 90th percentile.
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 |
Highest paying attendant jobs
The highest paying types of attendants are warehouse attendant, front counter attendant, and customer service attendant.
| 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 |
Top companies hiring attendants now:
Which companies pay attendants the most?
Attendant salaries at Barnard College and University of California, Berkeley are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average attendant salary at companies like Stanford University and Madera High School are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Siemens | $37,724 | $18.14 |
| 6 | Michigan State University | $36,740 | $17.66 |
| 7 | AEG | $36,431 | $17.51 |
| 8 | The Rockefeller University | $36,216 | $17.41 |
| 9 | Cargill | $35,747 | $17.19 |
| 10 | Martin Marietta | $35,727 | $17.18 |
| 11 | UMass Lowell | $35,484 | $17.06 |
| 12 | Johns Manville | $35,236 | $16.94 |
| 13 | Armstrong Flooring | $35,002 | $16.83 |
| 14 | Lawrence General Hospital | $34,933 | $16.79 |
| 15 | Land O'Lakes | $34,872 | $16.77 |
| 16 | TreeHouse Foods | $34,865 | $16.76 |
| 17 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | $34,693 | $16.68 |
| 18 | New York Botanical Garden | $34,572 | $16.62 |
| 19 | Owens Corning | $34,465 | $16.57 |
| 20 | Sutter Health | $34,452 | $16.56 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Attendant salary by industry
The average attendant salary varies across industries:
- The average attendant salary in the hospitality industry is $30,439, the highest of any industry.
- The average attendant salary in the finance industry is $28,259.
- Attendants in the retail industry earn an average salary of $27,306, the lowest of any industry.
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 |
High Paying Attendant Jobs
Attendant salary trends
The average attendant salary has risen by $7,151 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average attendant earned $20,302 annually, but today, they earn $27,453 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for attendants over the last decade.
Compare attendant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average attendant salary over time
Compare attendant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,500 | $13.20 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $26,000 | $12.51 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $24,900 | $11.97 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $23,900 | $11.51 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $22,800 | $10.98 | +4.9% |
Recently added attendant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peopleready | Recycling Attendant | Bar Harbor, ME | 12/18/2024 | $35,479 |
| SP Plus Corporation | Special Events Attendant | Orlando, FL | 12/17/2024 | $31,305 |
| Cayuga Health | Nutrition Attendant-Per Diem-Flex | Ithaca, NY | 12/17/2024 | $35,354 |
| Thunder Valley Casino Resort | Subway Attendant | Lincoln, CA | 12/17/2024 | $34,436 |
| Rutherford County, Tn | Convenience Center Attendant--Convenience Center | Toone, TN | 12/17/2024 | $34,122 |
| Life Time Fitness | Pickleball Attendant | Syosset, NY | 12/17/2024 | $31,305 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | Dock Attendant | Irvine, CA | 12/16/2024 | $40,989 |
| Vail Resorts | Slopeside Attendant | Stowe, VT | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Athena Health Care Systems | Smoking Attendant | Rowe, MA | 12/16/2024 | $37,566 |
| Foster Farms | Shipping Dock/Cooler Attendant/Night Shift | Kelso, WA | 12/16/2024 | $45,810 |
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