How much does a passenger attendant make in New Jersey?
$39,760a year
Median yearly pay for passenger attendants in New Jersey. That is $19.12 an hour or $3,313 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.12
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,610Median: $39,760Highest 10%: $43,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,610 | $19.04 | |
| 25th | $39,710 | $19.09 | |
| Median | $39,760 | $19.12 | |
| 75th | $41,320 | $19.87 | |
| 90th | $43,570 | $20.95 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $41,590 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for passenger attendants.
| 8. New York | $41,590 |
| 9. Michigan | $40,250 |
| 10. Oregon | $39,910 |
| 11. New Jersey | $39,760 |
| 12. Illinois | $38,930 |
| 13. Virginia | $38,810 |
| 14. Colorado | $37,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a passenger attendant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $19.12 ($39,760 a year).
Do passenger attendants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $39,760 against $37,720 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for passenger attendant pay?
New Jersey ranks 11 of 30 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays passenger attendants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $41,590 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.