Flight Attendants Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $57,170 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $27,100
90th percentile $76,410
Employed locally 5,800
National median $67,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,100
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $57,170
    75th
    $57,170
    90th
    $76,410

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Flight Attendants salary vs area income 71% Median Flight Attendants salary is 29% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $59,800

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Flight Attendants make per hour in Houston?

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

    Is Houston above or below average for Flight Attendants salaries?

    The median Flight Attendants salary in Houston, TX is 14.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Flight Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $27,100 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.