Flight Attendants Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for flight attendants is $63,580, or — per hour. About 131,650 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $126,650 in New York to $39,520 in Pennsylvania.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 19 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $126,650 | — | 12,060 | 1.47 |
| 2 | Utah | $82,730 | — | 2,490 | 1.70 |
| 3 | California | $82,170 | — | 15,840 | 1.03 |
| 4 | Georgia | $78,320 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Connecticut | $78,180 | — | 250 | 0.17 |
| 6 | Washington | $74,090 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Michigan | $62,490 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Ohio | $62,440 | — | 990 | 0.21 |
| 9 | Idaho | $62,200 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Illinois | $62,120 | — | 9,350 | 1.81 |
| 11 | Arizona | $61,780 | — | 4,590 | 1.67 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $61,510 | — | 4,390 | 1.43 |
| 13 | Oregon | $61,480 | — | 980 | 0.59 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $61,230 | — | 4,050 | 1.62 |
| 15 | Colorado | $59,500 | — | 7,110 | 2.92 |
| 16 | Texas | $58,220 | — | 13,470 | 1.13 |
| 17 | Nevada | $51,800 | — | 4,040 | 3.07 |
| 18 | Florida | $47,320 | — | 13,220 | 1.57 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $39,520 | — | 2,290 | 0.45 |
Related occupations
Same job family, ranked by national employment.
Frequently asked questions
How much do flight attendants make?
The median annual wage for flight attendants in the United States is $63,580, or — per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $35,110, and the top 10% earn $136,430.
How many flight attendants are employed in the U.S.?
About 131,650 people work as flight attendants nationwide.
Which state pays flight attendants the most?
New York pays the most at a median of $126,650, followed by Utah ($82,730) and California ($82,170).
Which state pays flight attendants the least?
Pennsylvania has the lowest median at $39,520.
Where are flight attendants jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Nevada at 3.07×.