How much does a flight attendant make in San Francisco?
$89,430a year
Median yearly pay for flight attendants in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $43.00 an hour or $7,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.00
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 27
- Jobs in the area
- 4,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,700Median: $89,430Highest 10%: $141,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,700 | $25.34 | |
| 25th | $60,890 | $29.27 | |
| Median | $89,430 | $43.00 | |
| 75th | $110,300 | $53.03 | |
| 90th | $141,700 | $68.13 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for flight attendants.
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,390 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $374,700 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $193,400 |
| Commercial Pilot | $173,100 |
| Captain | $124,600 |
| Ship Engineer | $108,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $104,100 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $98,410 |
| Traffic Technician | $92,710 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $85,680 |
| Bus Driver | $78,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a flight attendant make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $43.00 ($89,430 a year).
Do flight attendants make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $89,430 against $63,580 nationally, 41% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $82,170, so San Francisco pays 9% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for flight attendant pay?
2 of 27 metro areas with data.
How much does a flight attendant make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,700 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.