Flight Attendants Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $64,100 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,310
90th percentile $80,970
Employed locally 4,040
National median $67,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,310
    25th
    $64,100
    50th (median)
    $64,100
    75th
    $79,710
    90th
    $80,970

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Flight Attendants salary vs area income 80% Median Flight Attendants salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Flight Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $128,050
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,200
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,520

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,720
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,420
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,930
    Light Truck Drivers $40,040
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,100
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Flight Attendants make per hour in Charlotte?

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

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Flight Attendants salaries?

    The median Flight Attendants salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 4.5% below 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Flight Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $63,310 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,100.