How much does a flight attendant make in Seattle?
$75,100a year
Median yearly pay for flight attendants in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $36.11 an hour or $6,258 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.11
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 27
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,050Median: $75,100Highest 10%: $135,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,050 | $23.10 | |
| 25th | $63,210 | $30.39 | |
| Median | $75,100 | $36.11 | |
| 75th | $99,190 | $47.69 | |
| 90th | $135,300 | $65.06 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for flight attendants.
| Portland, OR | $61,480 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $229,900 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $175,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $129,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $127,000 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $114,300 |
| Captain | $109,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $108,900 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $92,400 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $84,050 |
| Bus Driver | $83,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a flight attendant make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $36.11 ($75,100 a year).
Do flight attendants make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $75,100 against $63,580 nationally, 18% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $74,090, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for flight attendant pay?
8 of 27 metro areas with data.
How much does a flight attendant make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,300 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.