Flight Attendants

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.

Salary by State

State Name Employment Annual Salary Hourly Salary
Arizona 3,880 $64,420 N/A
California 11,800 $62,000 N/A
Colorado 4,090 $52,220 N/A
Connecticut 60 $111,500 N/A
Florida 11,020 $62,620 N/A
Georgia $64,010 N/A
Hawaii 1,460 $104,110 N/A
Illinois 8,190 $56,700 N/A
Kentucky 200 $58,020 N/A
Massachusetts 2,610 $67,010 N/A
Michigan 2,920 $64,290 N/A
Minnesota 2,380 $53,900 N/A
Nevada 2,480 $59,950 N/A
New York 6,530 $69,250 N/A
North Carolina 2,870 $58,190 N/A
Ohio 940 $61,210 N/A
Oregon 620 $65,550 N/A
Texas 12,050 $59,770 N/A
Virginia $48,840 N/A
Wisconsin $47,650 N/A

Education

The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the performance of a variety of personal services conducive to the safety and comfort of airline passengers during flight, including verifying tickets, explaining the use of safety equipment, providing passenger services, and responding to in-flight emergencies.

Cypress College
Cypress College
Cypress, CA
Certificate Associate Degree
Certificate
Orange Coast College
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
Associate Degree
Certificate
  • $62,280 per year
    National average salary
    Very High
    Job growth rate
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    Typical education requirement
  • Less than 5 years
    Typical experience requirement
  • Moderate-term on-the-job training
    Typical on-the-job training requirement

Educational Attainment

The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as flight attendants.

  • Less than high school 1%
  • High school graduate 14%
  • College dropout 32%
  • Associate’s degree 11%
  • Bachelor’s degree 36%
  • Master’s degree 5%
  • Doctorate degree 1%

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