Flight Attendants salary
Transportation · OCC code 53-2031 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Flight Attendants in the US earn a median of $67,130 per year (mean $78,950) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is +35.6% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, above the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $52,280 and $98,160; the top 10% earn $138,040 or more. About 130,110 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is New York ($128,050). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Flight Attendants pay range (national percentiles)
What flight attendants earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $34,030 |
| 25th percentile | $52,280 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $67,130 |
| Mean (average) | $78,950 |
| 75th percentile | $98,160 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $138,040 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
Flight Attendants salary by state
Median and mean wage for flight attendants in each of the 21 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $67,130.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $128,050 | $117,580 | 10,430 |
| 2 | Washington | $103,950 | $103,150 | — |
| 3 | Connecticut | $86,140 | $99,970 | — |
| 4 | California | $77,870 | $84,060 | 15,760 |
| 5 | Florida | $76,410 | $77,460 | 11,880 |
| 6 | Georgia | $76,340 | $79,480 | — |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $68,650 | $68,390 | 3,580 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $64,100 | $73,420 | 4,320 |
| 9 | Virginia | $62,280 | $79,110 | 3,120 |
| 10 | Illinois | $62,120 | $71,670 | 9,230 |
| 11 | Michigan | $61,370 | $80,240 | — |
| 12 | Colorado | $61,050 | $62,650 | 7,540 |
| 13 | Idaho | $60,480 | $83,070 | 300 |
| 14 | Oregon | $59,520 | $72,620 | 990 |
| 15 | Ohio | $57,170 | $59,570 | 1,010 |
| 16 | Texas | $57,170 | $54,750 | 13,180 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $50,740 | $56,870 | 2,670 |
| 18 | Utah | $49,330 | $60,450 | — |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $41,560 | $53,760 | 3,740 |
| 20 | Nevada | $39,790 | $48,960 | 4,050 |
| 21 | Arizona | $38,130 | $52,900 | 3,950 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: New York ($128,050). Lowest: Arizona ($38,130).
Similar-paying jobs
| Occupation | Median wage | Mean wage | vs US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Attendants (this job) | $67,130 | $78,950 | +35.6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $66,780 | $81,470 | +34.9% |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $66,700 | $82,720 | +34.7% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $66,260 | $81,260 | +33.9% |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $68,090 | $72,030 | +37.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $66,140 | $71,560 | +33.6% |
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · Healthcare Social Workers · First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Frequently asked questions
How much do flight attendants make?
Flight Attendants earn a national median of $67,130 per year (mean $78,950) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $52,280 (25th percentile) and $98,160 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $138,040 or more and the bottom 10% earn under $34,030. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for flight attendants?
BLS reports this occupation as an annual wage rather than hourly, so no median hourly figure is published. The median annual wage is $67,130.
Which state pays flight attendants the most?
New York has the highest median wage for flight attendants at $128,050, versus a national median of $67,130. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many flight attendants are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 130,110 flight attendants are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #69 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 53-2031), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20