Texas Median
$58,220
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.99
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $63,580
State Rank
#16 of 19
13,470 employed here
How much does a Flight Attendant make in Texas?
Flight Attendants in Texas take home a median of $58,220 annually — roughly $27.99 an hour — which runs 8% below the national median of $63,580.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $28,800 while the top 10% make $77,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,520 and $66,760 a year.
Flight Attendant salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,800 | $13.85 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $45,520 | $21.88 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $58,220 | $27.99 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $66,760 | $32.10 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,740 | $37.38 |
|
How Texas compares
Texas ranks 16th out of 19 states and territories for Flight Attendant pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Flight Attendant salary in other states
New York $126,650Utah $82,730California $82,170Georgia $78,320Connecticut $78,180Washington $74,090Michigan $62,490Ohio $62,440Idaho $62,200Illinois $62,120Arizona $61,780Massachusetts $61,510Oregon $61,480Minnesota $61,230Colorado $59,500Nevada $51,800Florida $47,320Pennsylvania $39,520
Working as a Flight Attendant in Texas
Nationally, about 132,000 people work as Flight Attendants in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($58,220) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Flight Attendant make in Texas?
The median Flight Attendant salary in Texas is $58,220 per year, or about $27.99 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,800 at the entry level to $77,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Flight Attendants about 8% less than the national median of $63,580. Texas ranks 16th out of 19 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Flight Attendants?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $58,220 a year. About 13,470 Flight Attendants are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.