Flight Attendants pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for flight attendants is $63,580 a year. About 131,650 people work in this job there.
Pay range for flight attendants in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35,110 |
| 25% of workers | $51,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63,580 |
| 75% of workers | $95,640 |
| 90% of workers | $136,430 |
Best-paying states for flight attendants
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $126,650 | 12,060 |
| Utah | $82,730 | 2,490 |
| California | $82,170 | 15,840 |
| Georgia | $78,320 | 0 |
| Connecticut | $78,180 | 250 |
| Washington | $74,090 | 0 |
| Michigan | $62,490 | 0 |
| Ohio | $62,440 | 990 |
| Idaho | $62,200 | 0 |
| Illinois | $62,120 | 9,350 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $61,780
- California · $82,170
- Colorado · $59,500
- Florida · $47,320
- Illinois · $62,120
- Massachusetts · $61,510
- Minnesota · $61,230
- Nevada · $51,800
- New York · $126,650
- Ohio · $62,440
- Oregon · $61,480
- Pennsylvania · $39,520
- Texas · $58,220
- Utah · $82,730
Education, experience and outlook for flight attendants
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +8.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 18,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $32,910 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $44,390 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $66,770 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $37,080 |
| Passenger Attendants | $37,720 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $148,080 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $36,300 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $56,850 |
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