How much does a flight attendant make in Los Angeles?
$79,390a year
Median yearly pay for flight attendants in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $38.17 an hour or $6,616 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.17
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 27
- Jobs in the area
- 10,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,130Median: $79,390Highest 10%: $113,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| 25th | $58,790 | $28.26 | |
| Median | $79,390 | $38.17 | |
| 75th | $94,380 | $45.38 | |
| 90th | $113,100 | $54.35 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for flight attendants.
| San Francisco, CA | $89,430 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $364,700 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $173,000 |
| Captain | $113,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $101,000 |
| Ship Engineer | $84,630 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $81,490 |
| Traffic Technician | $78,640 |
| Rail Transportation Worker | $68,250 |
| Bus Driver | $68,020 |
| Pump Operator | $63,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a flight attendant make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $38.17 ($79,390 a year).
Do flight attendants make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $79,390 against $63,580 nationally, 25% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $82,170, so Los Angeles pays 3% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for flight attendant pay?
5 of 27 metro areas with data.
How much does a flight attendant make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,100 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.