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Administrative Services Managers vs. Aircraft Service Attendants: Who Earns More?

Administrative Services Managers out-earn Aircraft Service Attendants by $74K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Administrative Services Managers land at $114,130 and Aircraft Service Attendants at $40,450. The education gap is real: administrative services manager programs typically require bachelor's degree, while aircraft service attendant programs require no formal educational credential. Top-paying state for Administrative Services Managers is Colorado ($157,000); for Aircraft Service Attendants it's Maryland ($71,740).

Administrative Services Managers
Aircraft Service Attendants
Median salary
$114,130
$40,450
Hourly rate
$54.87/hr
$19.45/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$67,100
$33,830
Senior level (90th %)
$207,720
$57,610
Education required
Bachelor's degree
No formal educational credential
U.S. employment
263,960
31,300
Job growth (10-year)
4.6%
5.1%
Category
Management
Transportation
Top-paying state
Colorado
Maryland

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Administrative Services Managers median pay.

State
Administrative Services Managers
Aircraft Service Attendants
Colorado
$157,000
$44,500
New Jersey
$144,460
$46,210
New York
$142,280
$44,600
Minnesota
$137,290
$46,930
Washington
$130,630
$50,520
Montana
$129,670
$46,310
Tennessee
$127,410
$56,620
New Hampshire
$125,390
$45,610
Utah
$123,700
$46,900
Kansas
$118,570
$45,960
Maryland
$115,550
$71,740
Hawaii
$110,840
$53,770
California
$108,890
$46,800
Alaska
$106,400
$46,760
New Mexico
$104,790
$45,280

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Administrative Services Managers or Aircraft Service Attendants?

Administrative Services Managers earn more nationally. The median is $114,130 for Administrative Services Managers versus $40,450 for Aircraft Service Attendants, a difference of $74K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Administrative Services Managers or Aircraft Service Attendants?

Aircraft Service Attendants has the better 10-year outlook at 5.1% projected growth, compared to 4.6% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.

Which requires more education, Administrative Services Managers or Aircraft Service Attendants?

Administrative Services Managers typically requires bachelor's degree. Aircraft Service Attendants requires no formal educational credential. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Administrative Services Managers get paid the most?

Colorado is the top-paying state for Administrative Services Managers at $157,000/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Administrative Services Managers vs. Aircraft Service Attendants pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Colorado, Administrative Services Managers earn $157,000 vs. $44,500 for Aircraft Service Attendants. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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