Flight Attendants Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $103,950 +54.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,770
90th percentile $138,040
National median $67,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,770
    25th
    $80,110
    50th (median)
    $103,950
    75th
    $138,040
    90th
    $138,040

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Flight Attendants salary vs area income 92% Median Flight Attendants salary is 8% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $94,650
    Connecticut $86,140
    Columbus, OH $83,450

    Nearby metros — Flight Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,050
    Washington $103,950
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $78,440
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $62,280
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $61,370
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,520

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $47,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $69,290
    Light Truck Drivers $48,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,170
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $52,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Flight Attendants make per hour in Seattle?

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

    Is Seattle above or below average for Flight Attendants salaries?

    The median Flight Attendants salary in Seattle, WA is 54.8% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Flight Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $62,770 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,110.