Average Flight Attendant Salary in New Jersey

Transportation · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Flight Attendant in New Jersey earns $72,700 per year, which is above the national average of $68,370. This translates to approximately $34.95 per hour, $2,796 biweekly, or $6,058 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$54,500	$26.20
Average (50th)	$72,700	$34.95
Experienced (75th)	$83,600	$40.19
Top Earners (90th)	$94,500	$45.43

Flight Attendant Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$78,500	$6,542/mo
Jersey City	$74,200	$6,183/mo
Trenton	$71,200	$5,933/mo
Edison	$69,100	$5,758/mo
Princeton	$67,600	$5,633/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Transportation
Typical Education	High school diploma
Job Growth (2022-2032)	11% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Flight Attendants in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for transportation professionals.

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