Highest-paying cities for flight attendants
New York, NY leads at $127,740 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $127,740 | $80,320–$163,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $89,430 | $60,890–$110,310 |
| Columbus, OH | $83,450 | $62,440–$95,510 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,390 | $58,790–$94,380 |
| Richmond, VA | $72,600 | $25,810–$125,700 |
| Charlotte, NC | $64,890 | $63,340–$79,980 |
| Washington, DC | $63,580 | $25,810–$78,690 |
| Hartford, CT | $62,770 | $62,770–$96,560 |
| Chicago, IL | $62,120 | $60,320–$77,720 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $61,780 | $38,720–$80,810 |
| Boston, MA | $61,510 | $59,520–$96,520 |
| Portland, OR | $61,480 | $46,340–$78,870 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,230 | $60,170–$75,630 |
| Dallas, TX | $61,100 | $49,810–$76,890 |
| Tampa, FL | $60,840 | $46,290–$102,530 |
| Denver, CO | $59,500 | $53,580–$78,320 |
| Orlando, FL | $59,400 | $41,700–$85,600 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $51,800 | $31,120–$73,740 |
| Miami, FL | $47,320 | $38,020–$60,960 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $39,520 | $28,860–$50,120 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.