Flight Attendants Salary in New York

Flight Attendantss in New York have a median annual salary of $126,650, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $75,990 to $163,750, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Flight Attendants pay in New York at a glance

Median annual salary

$126,650

Average annual salary

$115,670

25th percentile

$75,990

75th percentile

$163,750

10th percentile

$52,430

90th percentile

$163,750

People employed

12,060

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid flight attendants roles in New York.

10th percentile
$52,430
25th percentile
$75,990
Median percentile
$126,650
75th percentile
$163,750
90th percentile
$163,750

New York vs U.S. salary

The median salary for flight attendants roles in New York is about 99.2% above the U.S. median of $63,580 for the same occupation.

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How much does a flight attendants make in New York?

Half of flight attendants roles in New York report earning more than $126,650 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $115,670 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $75,990 and a quarter are above $163,750, so most flight attendants pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect flight attendants pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.