How much does a flight attendant make in California?
$82,170a year
Median yearly pay for flight attendants in California. That is $39.50 an hour or $6,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.50
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 15,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,130Median: $82,170Highest 10%: $129,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| 25th | $59,230 | $28.48 | |
| Median | $82,170 | $39.50 | |
| 75th | $100,600 | $48.34 | |
| 90th | $129,300 | $62.16 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $89,430 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for flight attendants.
| 1. New York | $126,700 |
| 2. Utah | $82,730 |
| 3. California | $82,170 |
| 4. Georgia | $78,320 |
| 5. Connecticut | $78,180 |
| 6. Washington | $74,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a flight attendant make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $39.50 ($82,170 a year).
Do flight attendants make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $82,170 against $63,580 nationally, 29% more.
Where does California rank for flight attendant pay?
California ranks 3 of 19 states.
Which city in California pays flight attendants the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $89,430 a year.
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.