How much does a passenger attendant make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.13 an hour or $3,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.13
- Average (mean)
- $37,820
- Jobs
- 27,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,970 | $13.45 | |
| 25th | $31,240 | $15.02 | |
| Median | $37,720 | $18.13 | |
| 75th | $41,680 | $20.04 | |
| 90th | $46,590 | $22.40 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $54,290 |
| District of Columbia | $52,730 |
| Kentucky | $44,810 |
| Massachusetts | $43,350 |
| California | $43,340 |
| Hawaii | $42,360 |
| Washington | $41,760 |
| New York | $41,590 |
| Michigan | $40,250 |
| Oregon | $39,910 |
| New Jersey | $39,760 |
| Illinois | $38,930 |
| Virginia | $38,810 |
| Colorado | $37,550 |
| Arizona | $36,820 |
| North Carolina | $35,740 |
| Connecticut | $34,320 |
| Missouri | $34,110 |
| Maryland | $33,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,000 |
| Oklahoma | $32,920 |
| Nevada | $32,130 |
| Texas | $31,230 |
| Florida | $29,680 |
| South Carolina | $28,710 |
| Tennessee | $27,380 |
| Georgia | $26,330 |
| Ohio | $26,220 |
| Utah | $25,840 |
| Wisconsin | $24,650 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $49,190 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $44,810 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,580 |
| Boston, MA | $43,350 |
| Kahului, HI | $42,360 |
| Seattle, WA | $41,760 |
| New York, NY | $41,590 |
| Portland, OR | $39,920 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,460 |
| San Diego, CA | $39,100 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $38,530 |
| Orlando, FL | $38,250 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $37,970 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,770 |
In other countries
Passenger Attendant belongs to the international group "Travel attendants and travel stewards".
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- Transportation Inspector$92,100
- Transportation Worker$45,650
Frequently asked questions
How much does a passenger attendant make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.13 ($37,720 a year).
How much does a passenger attendant make a month?
About $3,143 a month before tax, based on a median of $37,720 a year.
How much does a passenger attendant make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,970 or less a year ($13.45 an hour); the top 10% make $46,590 or more.
Which state pays passenger attendants the most?
Alaska, with a median of $54,290 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($52,730) and Kentucky ($44,810).
Which city pays passenger attendants the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $49,190 a year.
How many passenger attendants are there in the United States?
About 27,110 people work as passenger attendants.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.