Flight Attendants Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $76,340 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,930
90th percentile $126,690
National median $67,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,930
    25th
    $60,930
    50th (median)
    $76,340
    75th
    $85,940
    90th
    $126,690

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Flight Attendants salary vs area income 88% Median Flight Attendants salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Flight Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,050
    New York $128,050
    Washington $103,950
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $94,650
    Connecticut $86,140

    Nearby metros — Flight Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $64,100
    Michigan $61,370
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $39,790

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,700
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,220
    Light Truck Drivers $44,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Flight Attendants make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Flight Attendants in Atlanta, GA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Flight Attendants salaries?

    The median Flight Attendants salary in Atlanta, GA is 13.7% above the national median of $67,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Flight Attendants in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Flight Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $60,930 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,930.