Flight Attendants Salary in Houston, TX

Updated 2024 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsUSD $

Median Salary

$69,000

Average Salary

$71,000

Salary Range

$45,000 - $87,000

Est. Employment*

3,500

*Employment figures are estimates based on national occupational data distributed across metro areas. Actual local numbers may vary.

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Salary Distribution

Top 10%
$87,000
75th Percentile
$80,000
Median
$69,000
25th Percentile
$56,000
Bottom 10%
$45,000

10th to 90th percentile range. Half of all flight attendants earn between $56,000 and $80,000.

About Flight Attendants in Houston

Flight Attendants transport people and goods safely and efficiently across roads, railways, waterways, and airways. They operate vehicles, manage logistics, and ensure that deliveries arrive on time.

In Houston, flight attendants benefit from a moderate cost of living that balances earnings with expenses. The area's major industries include Energy & Oil/Gas, Healthcare, Aerospace.

Key Skills

Vehicle OperationSafety AwarenessNavigationTime ManagementPhysical StaminaCommunication

Education

High school diploma; commercial driver's license (CDL) or specialized training

Requirements vary by role. Truck drivers need a CDL. Airline pilots require an ATP certificate and extensive flight hours. Railroad engineers need on-the-job training. Material movers typically need a high school diploma and on-the-job training.

Tips to Earn More as a Flight Attendants

1.Consider specialized endorsements (hazmat, tanker, doubles/triples)
2.Develop logistics and route optimization skills
3.Stay current with transportation regulations and safety standards
4.Consider owner-operator status for higher earning potential
5.Build experience with GPS, ELD, and fleet management technology

Flight Attendants Salary in Other Cities

CityMedianRangevs Houston
San Jose, CA$97,000$58,000 - $126,000+41%
San Francisco, CA$96,000$58,000 - $125,000+39%
Seattle, WA$89,000$53,000 - $116,000+29%
New York, NY$86,000$52,000 - $112,000+25%
Boston, MA$83,000$50,000 - $108,000+20%
Washington DC, DC$81,000$49,000 - $105,000+17%
Los Angeles, CA$80,000$48,000 - $104,000+16%
San Diego, CA$80,000$48,000 - $104,000+16%
Denver, CO$77,000$46,000 - $100,000+12%
Honolulu, HI$77,000$46,000 - $100,000+12%
Philadelphia, PA$76,000$46,000 - $99,000+10%
Minneapolis, MN$76,000$46,000 - $99,000+10%
Portland, OR$76,000$46,000 - $99,000+10%
Anchorage, AK$76,000$46,000 - $99,000+10%
Austin, TX$75,000$45,000 - $98,000+9%
Sacramento, CA$74,000$44,000 - $96,000+7%
Dallas, TX$72,000$43,000 - $94,000+4%
Baltimore, MD$72,000$43,000 - $94,000+4%
Hartford, CT$72,000$43,000 - $94,000+4%
Atlanta, GA$71,000$43,000 - $92,000+3%
Chicago, IL$70,000$46,000 - $88,000+1%
Salt Lake City, UT$70,000$46,000 - $88,000+1%
Raleigh, NC$69,000$45,000 - $87,0000%
Phoenix, AZ$68,000$44,000 - $86,000-1%
Detroit, MI$68,000$44,000 - $86,000-1%
Charlotte, NC$68,000$44,000 - $86,000-1%
Columbus, OH$68,000$44,000 - $86,000-1%
Milwaukee, WI$68,000$44,000 - $86,000-1%
Indianapolis, IN$67,000$44,000 - $85,000-3%
Nashville, TN$66,000$43,000 - $83,000-4%
Kansas City, MO$66,000$43,000 - $83,000-4%
Tampa, FL$65,000$42,000 - $82,000-6%
Pittsburgh, PA$65,000$42,000 - $82,000-6%
Cleveland, OH$65,000$42,000 - $82,000-6%
Richmond, VA$65,000$42,000 - $82,000-6%
St. Louis, MO$64,000$42,000 - $81,000-7%
Cincinnati, OH$64,000$42,000 - $81,000-7%
Buffalo, NY$64,000$42,000 - $81,000-7%
Toronto, ON$64,000$42,000 - $81,000-7%
Miami, FL$63,000$41,000 - $80,000-9%
Las Vegas, NV$63,000$41,000 - $80,000-9%
Orlando, FL$63,000$41,000 - $80,000-9%
Jacksonville, FL$63,000$41,000 - $80,000-9%
Oklahoma City, OK$63,000$41,000 - $80,000-9%
Louisville, KY$63,000$41,000 - $80,000-9%
New Orleans, LA$63,000$41,000 - $80,000-9%
Tucson, AZ$63,000$41,000 - $80,000-9%
Vancouver, BC$63,000$41,000 - $80,000-9%
San Antonio, TX$62,000$40,000 - $78,000-10%
Memphis, TN$62,000$40,000 - $78,000-10%
Birmingham, AL$61,000$40,000 - $77,000-12%
Calgary, AB$61,000$40,000 - $77,000-12%
Ottawa, ON$58,000$38,000 - $73,000-16%
Edmonton, AB$57,000$37,000 - $72,000-17%
Montreal, QC$54,000$35,000 - $68,000-22%
Hamilton, ON$52,000$34,000 - $66,000-25%
Winnipeg, MB$50,000$32,000 - $63,000-28%
Halifax, NS$50,000$32,000 - $63,000-28%
Quebec City, QC$48,000$31,000 - $61,000-30%