verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Flight Attendant Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$74,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▲ 17% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
public U.S. Median
$63,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$69,235 #6 of 19

Flight Attendant pay in Washington, explained

Flight attendants in Washington earn a median of $74,090 per year (— per hour), which is 17% above the national median of $63,580. Entry-level workers earn around $48,050, while the most experienced flight attendants reach about $135,320. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $74,090 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $74,090 is worth about $69,235 in national buying power — ranking Washington #6 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Flight Attendant pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,050
$23.10/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,090
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$135,320
$65.06/hr

Flight Attendant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $74,090 $69,235
Idaho $62,200 $65,135 +$11,890
Oregon $61,480 $59,481 +$12,610

Flight Attendant in Washington: FAQ

How much do flight attendants make in Washington?

Flight attendants in Washington earn a median of $74,090 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,580 nationally.

Does Washington pay flight attendants well?

At $74,090, Washington pays 17% above the national median for flight attendants.

Flight Attendant salary in other states

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