SOC 53-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Flight Attendants — Tucson
Tucson, AZ · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Tucson, AZ comes to $75,610 a year, ahead of the national median of $63,580 by 18.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Tucson, AZ comes to $75,610 a year, ahead of the national median of $63,580 by 18.9%. Pay ranges from under $31,590 at the tenth percentile to more than $135,450 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,220 to $95,230.
Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $61,780. Of the 490 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 129th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,590 | −50.3% |
| 25th | $47,220 | −25.7% |
| Median (50th) | $75,610 | +18.9% |
| 75th | $95,230 | +49.8% |
| 90th | $135,450 | +113.0% |
| Mean | $78,150 | +22.9% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $61,780 | 4,510 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tucson sit close to the national average, so $75,610 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$75,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,084US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,610 a year, 18.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,590 to $135,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $61,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Flight Attendants in Tucson, AZ?
The median annual wage is $75,610, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,580, so pay in Tucson, AZ is 18.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tucson, AZ earns more than $135,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,590 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $61,780 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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