How much does a passenger attendant make in California?
$43,340a year
Median yearly pay for passenger attendants in California. That is $20.84 an hour or $3,612 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.84
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 2,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,480Median: $43,340Highest 10%: $58,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,480 | $16.58 | |
| 25th | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| Median | $43,340 | $20.84 | |
| 75th | $50,210 | $24.14 | |
| 90th | $58,100 | $27.93 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $44,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,580 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,460 |
| San Diego, CA | $39,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $37,970 |
| Sacramento, CA | $37,680 |
| Riverside, CA | $34,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for passenger attendants.
| 2. District of Columbia | $52,730 |
| 3. Kentucky | $44,810 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $43,350 |
| 5. California | $43,340 |
| 6. Hawaii | $42,360 |
| 7. Washington | $41,760 |
| 8. New York | $41,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a passenger attendant make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $20.84 ($43,340 a year).
Do passenger attendants make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $43,340 against $37,720 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for passenger attendant pay?
California ranks 5 of 30 states.
Which city in California pays passenger attendants the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $44,800 a year.
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.