Flight Attendant Salary in Washington (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Flight Attendants in Washington, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Washington Median
$74,090
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.62
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+17% vs US median
US median $63,580
State Rank
#6 of 19
state estimate

How much does a Flight Attendant make in Washington?

A Flight Attendant working in Washington earns a median salary of $74,090 per year, or about $35.62 per hour. That is 17% above the national median of $63,580 for this occupation.

Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $48,050 while the top 10% make $135,320 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $63,210 and $99,190 a year.

Flight Attendant salary range in Washington

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$48,050$23.10
25th percentile (early career)$63,210$30.39
50th percentile (median)$74,090$35.62
75th percentile (experienced)$99,190$47.69
90th percentile (top earners)$135,320$65.06

How Washington compares

Washington ranks 6th out of 19 states and territories for Flight Attendant pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$126,650
2Utah$82,730
3California$82,170
4Georgia$78,320
5Connecticut$78,180

Working as a Flight Attendant in Washington

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 Washington pay ($74,090) 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 Washington?
The median Flight Attendant salary in Washington is $74,090 per year, or about $35.62 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,050 at the entry level to $135,320 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Flight Attendants about 17% more than the national median of $63,580. Washington ranks 6th out of 19 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Flight Attendants?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $74,090 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), 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.