How much does a passenger attendant make in Seattle?
$41,760a year
Median yearly pay for passenger attendants in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $20.08 an hour or $3,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.08
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,080Median: $41,760Highest 10%: $46,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,080 | $19.75 | |
| 25th | $41,090 | $19.75 | |
| Median | $41,760 | $20.08 | |
| 75th | $41,900 | $20.14 | |
| 90th | $46,680 | $22.44 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for passenger attendants.
| Portland, OR | $39,920 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $229,900 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $175,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $129,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $127,000 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $114,300 |
| Captain | $109,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $108,900 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $92,400 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $84,050 |
| Bus Driver | $83,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a passenger attendant make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $20.08 ($41,760 a year).
Do passenger attendants make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $41,760 against $37,720 nationally, 11% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $41,760, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for passenger attendant pay?
7 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a passenger attendant make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,680 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.