Careers · Flight Attendants · New York
Flight Attendants in New York
Flight attendants ensure passenger safety and comfort during airline flights. They monitor the cabin, demonstrate safety procedures, serve food and beverages, and handle emergencies In New York the median pay is $126,650 a year, 99% above the national median of $63,580.
$126,650median pay in New York, per year
$75,990–$163,750middle half earn
12,060employed in New York
$63,580U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New York
4open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in New York or remote
1employer hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
NJwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationCoordinationReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageTransportationPsychologyGeography
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Flight Attendants.
Licenses and training in New York
Flight Attendants pay in other states
Utah · $82,730California · $82,170Georgia · $78,320Connecticut · $78,180Washington · $74,090Michigan · $62,490Ohio · $62,440Idaho · $62,200Illinois · $62,120Arizona · $61,780
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against flight attendants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against flight attendants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 53-2031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.