How much does an aircraft service attendant make in San Diego?
$44,010a year
Median yearly pay for aircraft service attendants in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $21.16 an hour or $3,668 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.16
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,300Median: $44,010Highest 10%: $83,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,300 | $20.82 | |
| 25th | $43,300 | $20.82 | |
| Median | $44,010 | $21.16 | |
| 75th | $55,820 | $26.84 | |
| 90th | $83,790 | $40.28 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for aircraft service attendants.
| San Francisco, CA | $50,570 |
| San Jose, CA | $50,140 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $44,950 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,350 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $322,000 |
| Commercial Pilot | $128,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $85,310 |
| Traffic Technician | $85,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $83,000 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $79,720 |
| Captain | $76,490 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $74,590 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $69,300 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $63,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aircraft service attendant make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $21.16 ($44,010 a year).
Do aircraft service attendants make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $44,010 against $40,450 nationally, 9% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,800, so San Diego pays 6% less.
Where does San Diego rank for aircraft service attendant pay?
27 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does an aircraft service attendant make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,790 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.