SOC 53-2031 · May 2025 · United States
Flight Attendants
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Flight Attendants across the United States is $63,580 per year, measured over 131,650 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $126,650.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Flight Attendants
Pay for this occupation varies by 220.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $126,650 and Pennsylvania pays $39,520.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $126,650 | 12,060 | |
| 2 | Utah | $82,730 | 2,490 | |
| 3 | California | $82,170 | 15,840 | |
| 4 | Georgia | $78,320 | — | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $78,180 | 250 | |
| 6 | Washington | $74,090 | — | |
| 7 | Michigan | $62,490 | — | |
| 8 | Ohio | $62,440 | 990 | |
| 9 | Idaho | $62,200 | — | |
| 10 | Illinois | $62,120 | 9,350 |
States with the most Flight Attendants jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 15,840 | $82,170 | |
| 2 | Texas | 13,470 | $58,220 | |
| 3 | Florida | 13,220 | $47,320 | |
| 4 | New York | 12,060 | $126,650 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 9,350 | $62,120 | |
| 6 | Colorado | 7,110 | $59,500 | |
| 7 | Arizona | 4,590 | $61,780 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 4,390 | $61,510 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | 4,050 | $61,230 | |
| 10 | Nevada | 4,040 | $51,800 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $127,740 | 18,030 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $89,430 | 4,420 |
| 3 | Columbus | $83,450 | 290 |
| 4 | Salt Lake City | $82,730 | — |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $79,390 | 10,080 |
| 6 | Atlanta | $78,320 | — |
| 7 | Tucson | $75,610 | — |
| 8 | Seattle | $75,100 | — |
| 9 | Richmond | $72,600 | 40 |
| 10 | Atlantic City | $67,140 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.