The average salary for a flight attendant in the United States is around $56,251 per year.
Avg Salary
Flight attendants earn an average yearly salary of $56,251.
Wages typically start from $29,069 and go up to $108,850.
3% below national average Updated in 2019
Flight attendant earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Flight attendant salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Arizona | $60,981 |
| California | $53,860 |
| Colorado | $48,640 |
| Florida | $58,780 |
| Georgia | $46,860 |
| Illinois | $45,112 |
| Indiana | $63,860 |
| Massachusetts | $57,560 |
| Michigan | $55,400 |
| Minnesota | $50,870 |
| North Carolina | $60,950 |
| Nevada | $58,760 |
| New York | $46,570 |
| Ohio | $58,230 |
| Oregon | $70,850 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,031 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,270 |
| Texas | $66,120 |
| Utah | $47,320 |
| Virginia | $45,220 |
| Washington | $65,030 |
How do flight attendant salaries compare to similar careers?
Flight attendants earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than shipmates but more than rail transportation workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Shipmate salary | $72K |
| Ship engineer salary | $75K |
| Freight and cargo inspector salary | $76K |
| Locomotive engineer salary | $67K |
| Transit police officer salary | $72K |
| Flight attendant salary | $56K |
| Logistician salary | $58K |
| Avionics technician salary | $54K |
| Aircraft mechanic salary | $49K |
| Rail transportation worker salary | $49K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)