How much does a flight attendant make in Washington?
$63,580a year
Median yearly pay for flight attendants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $30.57 an hour or $5,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.57
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 27
- Jobs in the area
- 3,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,810Median: $63,580Highest 10%: $99,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,810 | $12.41 | |
| 25th | $25,810 | $12.41 | |
| Median | $63,580 | $30.57 | |
| 75th | $78,690 | $37.83 | |
| 90th | $99,220 | $47.70 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for flight attendants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a flight attendant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $30.57 ($63,580 a year).
Do flight attendants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $63,580 against $63,580 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Washington rank for flight attendant pay?
12 of 27 metro areas with data.
How much does a flight attendant make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,220 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.