Passenger Attendants Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $37,720 · Median hourly: $18.14 · Employment: 27,110
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,970 | $13.45 |
| 25th | $31,240 | $15.02 |
| Median | $37,720 | $18.14 |
| 75th | $41,680 | $20.04 |
| 90th | $46,590 | $22.40 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-6061
- Total U.S. employment: 27,110
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $27,970, median pay is $37,720, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $46,590.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $27,970, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $46,590 — a 1.7x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Passenger Attendants Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $54,290 | $26.10 | +43.9% | 220 |
| Arizona | $36,820 | $17.70 | -2.4% | 250 |
| California | $43,340 | $20.84 | +14.9% | 2,810 |
| Colorado | $37,550 | $18.05 | -0.5% | 870 |
| Connecticut | $34,320 | $16.50 | -9.0% | 110 |
| District of Columbia | $52,730 | $25.35 | +39.8% | 710 |
| Florida | $29,680 | $14.27 | -21.3% | 2,590 |
| Georgia | $26,330 | $12.66 | -30.2% | 0 |
| Hawaii | $42,360 | $20.37 | +12.3% | 610 |
| Illinois | $38,930 | $18.72 | +3.2% | 1,700 |
| Kentucky | $44,810 | $21.54 | +18.8% | 0 |
| Maryland | $33,350 | $16.04 | -11.6% | 950 |
| Massachusetts | $43,350 | $20.84 | +14.9% | 1,330 |
| Michigan | $40,250 | $19.35 | +6.7% | 840 |
| Missouri | $34,110 | $16.40 | -9.6% | 480 |
| Nevada | $32,130 | $15.45 | -14.8% | 90 |
| New Jersey | $39,760 | $19.11 | +5.4% | 640 |
| New York | $41,590 | $19.99 | +10.3% | 3,190 |
| North Carolina | $35,740 | $17.18 | -5.2% | 110 |
| Ohio | $26,220 | $12.61 | -30.5% | 0 |
| Oklahoma | $32,920 | $15.83 | -12.7% | 40 |
| Oregon | $39,910 | $19.19 | +5.8% | 0 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,000 | $15.87 | -12.5% | 500 |
| South Carolina | $28,710 | $13.80 | -23.9% | 120 |
| Tennessee | $27,380 | $13.17 | -27.4% | 300 |
| Texas | $31,230 | $15.02 | -17.2% | 5,170 |
| Utah | $25,840 | $12.42 | -31.5% | 370 |
| Virginia | $38,810 | $18.66 | +2.9% | 70 |
| Washington | $41,760 | $20.08 | +10.7% | 900 |
| Wisconsin | $24,650 | $11.85 | -34.7% | 330 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,840/yr
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — $58,640/yr
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
- Software Developers — $135,980/yr
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for passenger attendants?
The median annual wage for passenger attendants is $37,720 ($18.14 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays passenger attendants the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many passenger attendants are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 27,110 passenger attendants employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do passenger attendants make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.14. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.