How much does a flight attendant make in Atlanta?
$78,320a year
Median yearly pay for flight attendants in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $37.65 an hour or $6,527 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.65
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 27
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,410Median: $78,320Highest 10%: $127,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,410 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $62,410 | $30.00 | |
| Median | $78,320 | $37.65 | |
| 75th | $98,840 | $47.52 | |
| 90th | $127,400 | $61.25 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for flight attendants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $618,100 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $146,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,600 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $81,380 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $78,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,290 |
| Pump Operator | $64,050 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $62,910 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $59,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a flight attendant make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $37.65 ($78,320 a year).
Do flight attendants make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $78,320 against $63,580 nationally, 23% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $78,320, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for flight attendant pay?
6 of 27 metro areas with data.
How much does a flight attendant make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.