How much does a passenger attendant make in New York?
$41,590a year
Median yearly pay for passenger attendants in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,466 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 3,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,610Median: $41,590Highest 10%: $42,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,610 | $19.04 | |
| 25th | $40,240 | $19.35 | |
| Median | $41,590 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $41,710 | $20.05 | |
| 90th | $42,200 | $20.29 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for passenger attendants.
| Buffalo, NY | $32,240 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $335,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $225,900 |
| Flight Attendant | $127,700 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,800 |
| Railroad Brake | $111,100 |
| Captain | $106,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $100,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $93,420 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $90,140 |
| Traffic Technician | $81,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a passenger attendant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $20.00 ($41,590 a year).
Do passenger attendants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $41,590 against $37,720 nationally, 10% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $41,590, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for passenger attendant pay?
8 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a passenger attendant make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,200 or more.
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.