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Flight Attendants Salary in Massachusetts

Flight Attendants in Massachusetts make a median of $68,650 a year. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $110K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$69K
Median annual
N/A
Hourly rate
$34K
Entry level (10th %)
$110K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $69K get you in Massachusetts?

Take-home$4,437/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,056/mo
Rent burden46.3% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$68,650/yr
After rent$2,381/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts

Bar chart showing Flight Attendants salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $34,270, 25th percentile $44,670, median $68,650, 75th percentile $87,010, 90th percentile $109,910. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$34K25th$45KMedian$69K75th$87K90th$110K
Bar chart showing Flight Attendants salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $34,270, 25th percentile $44,670, median $68,650, 75th percentile $87,010, 90th percentile $109,910. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level flight attendants (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $69K.Top earners bring in $110K or more - a $76K spread from bottom to top.

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Flight Attendants pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
New York$128K+91%10,430
Washington$104K+55%N/A
Connecticut$86K+28%N/A
California$78K+16%15,760
Florida$76K+14%11,880
Georgia$76K+14%N/A
Massachusetts$69K+2%3,580
North Carolina$64K-5%4,320
Virginia$62K-7%3,120
Illinois$62K-7%9,230
Michigan$61K-9%N/A
Idaho$60K-10%300
Oregon$60K-11%990
Texas$57K-15%13,180
Ohio$57K-15%1,010

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Frequently asked questions

How much do flight attendants make in Massachusetts?

The median is $68,650 a year. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,270, and experienced flight attendants can clear $109,910. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $69K enough to live in Massachusetts?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,437/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,056/month (median of metro areas), which eats 46.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a flight attendants salary go in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median flight attendants salary is worth about $68,650 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do flight attendants get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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