How much does a flight attendant make in New York?
$127,700a year
Median yearly pay for flight attendants in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $61.41 an hour or $10,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.41
- Vs. national median
- +101%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 27
- Jobs in the area
- 18,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,430Median: $127,700Highest 10%: $165,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,430 | $25.21 | |
| 25th | $80,320 | $38.62 | |
| Median | $127,700 | $61.41 | |
| 75th | $163,800 | $78.73 | |
| 90th | $165,300 | $79.47 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for flight attendants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $335,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $225,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,800 |
| Railroad Brake | $111,100 |
| Captain | $106,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $100,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $93,420 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $90,140 |
| Traffic Technician | $81,910 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a flight attendant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $61.41 ($127,700 a year).
Do flight attendants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $127,700 against $63,580 nationally, 101% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $126,700, so New York pays 1% more.
Where does New York rank for flight attendant pay?
1 of 27 metro areas with data.
How much does a flight attendant make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,300 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.