Passenger Attendants Salary
The median passenger attendants salary in the United States is $37,720 per year ($18.14/hour). Salaries range from $27,970 at the entry level to $46,590+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 27,110 passenger attendants jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$37,720
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.14
per hour
Employment
27,110
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$27,970
25th percentile
$31,240
Median
$37,720
75th percentile
$41,680
90th percentile
$46,590
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4.7%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
4,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Passenger Attendants Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$25K$54K■ No data
Top Paying States
Alaska
$54K
+44%
District of Columbia
$53K
+40%
Kentucky
$45K
+19%
Massachusetts
$43K
+15%
California
$43K
+15%
Hawaii
$42K
+12%
Washington
$42K
+11%
New York
$42K
+10%
Michigan
$40K
+7%
Oregon
$40K
+6%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $54,290 | +43.9% |
| District of Columbia | $52,730 | +39.8% |
| Kentucky | $44,810 | +18.8% |
| Massachusetts | $43,350 | +14.9% |
| California | $43,340 | +14.9% |
| Hawaii | $42,360 | +12.3% |
| Washington | $41,760 | +10.7% |
| New York | $41,590 | +10.3% |
| Michigan | $40,250 | +6.7% |
| Oregon | $39,910 | +5.8% |
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Passenger Attendants Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $49,190 | +30.4% |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $44,810 | +18.8% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,800 | +18.8% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $43,580 | +15.5% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,350 | +14.9% |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $42,360 | +12.3% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $41,760 | +10.7% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,590 | +10.3% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $39,920 | +5.8% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,460 | +4.6% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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