Flight Attendants Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $94,650 +41% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,410
90th percentile $133,330
Employed locally 910
National median $67,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,410
    25th
    $75,980
    50th (median)
    $94,650
    75th
    $102,160
    90th
    $133,330

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Flight Attendants salary vs area income 93% Median Flight Attendants salary is 7% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,950
    Washington $103,950
    Connecticut $86,140
    Columbus, OH $83,450

    Nearby metros — Flight Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $77,870
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,000
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,480
    Light Truck Drivers $43,820
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Flight Attendants make per hour in San Diego?

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

    Is San Diego above or below average for Flight Attendants salaries?

    The median Flight Attendants salary in San Diego, CA is 41% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Flight Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $60,410 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,980.