Flight Attendants Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $77,870 +16% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,410
90th percentile $129,010
Employed locally 9,850
National median $67,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,410
    25th
    $60,940
    50th (median)
    $77,870
    75th
    $99,830
    90th
    $129,010

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Flight Attendants salary vs area income 83% Median Flight Attendants salary is 17% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,950
    Washington $103,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $94,650
    Connecticut $86,140

    Nearby metros — Flight Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $94,650
    California $77,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,200
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $68,650
    North Carolina $64,100
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,120

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Flight Attendants make per hour in Los Angeles?

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

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Flight Attendants salaries?

    The median Flight Attendants salary in Los Angeles, CA is 16% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Flight Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $48,410 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,940.