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Flight Attendants Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Flight Attendants make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$82,170
Median Annual Salary
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+5.5% vs 2024
$83,000
Mean Salary
$82,170
Median Salary
$39.50
Hourly Rate
15,840 people work as Flight Attendants in California
Flight Attendants salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Flight Attendants in California earn a median salary of $82,170 per year ($6,847/month).
This is 22.6% above the national average of $67,039.
California ranks #3 out of 19 states for Flight Attendants pay.
Approximately 15,840 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Flight Attendants
Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin. Provide services to airline passengers, explain safety information, serve food and beverages, and respond to emergency incidents.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.12
Active Listening
3.88
Monitoring
3.88
Social Perceptiveness
3.75
Service Orientation
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.51
Public Safety and Security
4.48
English Language
4.45
Transportation
3.49
Psychology
3.34
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(70.3% of workers)
Salaries for Flight Attendants in California range from $48,130 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $129,290 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,230 and $100,550.
The median annual salary for Flight Attendants in California is $82,170 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $83,000.
What is the salary range for a Flight Attendants in California?
Salaries for Flight Attendants in California range from $48,130 at the 10th percentile to $129,290 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $59,230 and $100,550.
What is the starting salary for a Flight Attendants in California?
Entry-level Flight Attendants positions in California typically start around $48,130 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $59,230 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Flight Attendants in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 15,840 people are employed as Flight Attendants in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Flight Attendants in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Flight Attendants in California is approximately $39.50 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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