Flight Attendants Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $128,050 +90.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,480
90th percentile $162,690
Employed locally 16,500
National median $67,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,480
    25th
    $84,920
    50th (median)
    $128,050
    75th
    $162,690
    90th
    $162,690

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Flight Attendants salary vs area income 132% Median Flight Attendants salary is 32% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Flight Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $128,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,950
    Washington $103,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $94,650
    Connecticut $86,140
    Columbus, OH $83,450

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $65,220
    Light Truck Drivers $46,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Flight Attendants make per hour in New York?

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

    Is New York above or below average for Flight Attendants salaries?

    The median Flight Attendants salary in New York, NY-NJ is 90.7% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Flight Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $61,480 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,920.