Flight Attendants pay in California
In California, the median pay for flight attendants is $82,170 a year. About 15,840 people work in this job there.
That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($63,580). California ranks 3rd of 19 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for flight attendants in California
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48,130 |
| 25% of workers | $59,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $82,170 |
| 75% of workers | $100,550 |
| 90% of workers | $129,290 |
Flight Attendants pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $89,430 | 4,420 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $79,390 | 10,080 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $37,870 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $49,420 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $73,610 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $40,040 |
| Passenger Attendants | $43,340 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $46,560 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $160,080 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $62,600 |
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