Flight Attendants Salary (2025)
Based on 131,650 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $35,110 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $51,760 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $63,580 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $95,640 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $136,430 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$35K
25th
$52K
Median
$64K
75th
$96K
90th
$136K
Highest Paying States for Flight Attendants
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $115,670 |
| Utah | $88,930 |
| Connecticut | $87,210 |
| Idaho | $84,280 |
| Georgia | $83,930 |
| Washington | $83,660 |
| California | $83,000 |
| Michigan | $81,850 |
| Illinois | $72,830 |
| Massachusetts | $68,670 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Flight Attendants salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $115,670 per year, while Massachusetts has an average of $68,670 — a difference of $47,000. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Flight Attendants
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 131,650 workers were employed as Flight Attendantss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Transportation and Material Moving Occupations. The annual mean wage of $77,440 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 53-2031