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Flight Attendants Salary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Flight Attendants in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ make a median of $38,130 a year, or about $null an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 103.32), that's roughly $36,905 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,839/month — about 69.4% of take-home, which is tight.

$38K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$32K
Entry level (10th %)
$77K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $38K get you in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?

Estimated take-home pay$2,644/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$1,839/mo
Rent as % of take-home69.6% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$405/mo
Utilities-$203/mo
Transportation-$355/mo
Healthcare *-$236/mo
Left over-$394/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler’s Regional Price Parity (103.32). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.

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About flight attendants

U.S. employed: 3,880
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Bar chart showing Flight Attendants salary percentiles in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ: 10th percentile $31,590, 25th percentile $31,670, median $38,130, 75th percentile $76,510, 90th percentile $77,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$32K25th$32KMedian$38K75th$77K90th$77K
Bar chart showing Flight Attendants salary percentiles in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ: 10th percentile $31,590, 25th percentile $31,670, median $38,130, 75th percentile $76,510, 90th percentile $77,350. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level flight attendants (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $46K 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
Minnesota$51K-24%2,670
Utah$49K-27%N/A
Pennsylvania$42K-38%3,740
Nevada$40K-41%4,050
Arizona$38K-43%3,950
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Frequently asked questions

How much do flight attendants make in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?

The median is $38,130 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,590, and experienced flight attendants can clear $77,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $38K enough to live in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,644/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,839/month, which eats 69.6% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler has a Regional Price Parity of 103.32 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median flight attendants salary is worth about $36,905 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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