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Flight Attendants

Median Salary
68,370
Job Outlook
+10%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin. Provide services to airline passengers, explain safety information, serve food and beverages, and respond to emergency incidents.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

95%

Federal Government

2%

Self-employed

1%

State and local government

1%

Private not for profit

1%

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What is the job outlook?

Employment of flight attendants is projected to grow 10 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,500 openings for flight attendants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$48,290

10%

$68,370

Median

$106,590

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    70%

  • Bachelor's degree

    12%

  • Some college

    10%

  • Less than high school

    3%

  • Associate's degree

    2%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Airline Flight Attendant

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Public Safety and Security
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Geography

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.