Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin. Provide services to airline passengers, explain safety information, serve food and beverages, and respond to emergency incidents.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 102,500 people employed as flight attendants in the United States. The median annual salary is $59,100. Entry level employees earn approximately $30,930 per year and senior employees earn approximately $84,790 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.