Passenger Attendants Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for passenger attendants in the U.S. is $37,720 ($18.14 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $37,720
- Mean annual wage
- $37,820
- Median hourly wage
- $18.14
- Employment
- 27,110
27,110 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,970 | $13.45 |
| 25th percentile | $31,240 | $15.02 |
| Median (50th) | $37,720 | $18.14 |
| 75th percentile | $41,680 | $20.04 |
| 90th percentile | $46,590 | $22.40 |
Highest-paying states for passenger attendants
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $54,290 | 220 |
| District of Columbia | $52,730 | 710 |
| Kentucky | $44,810 | — |
| Massachusetts | $43,350 | 1,330 |
| California | $43,340 | 2,810 |
| Hawaii | $42,360 | 610 |
| Washington | $41,760 | 900 |
| New York | $41,590 | 3,190 |
| Michigan | $40,250 | 840 |
| Oregon | $39,910 | — |
Lowest-paying states
- Wisconsin: $24,650 median annual wage
- Utah: $25,840 median annual wage
- Ohio: $26,220 median annual wage
- Georgia: $26,330 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $27,380 median annual wage
About this occupation
Provide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties such as explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel.
Typical tasks
- Respond to passengers' questions, requests, or complaints.
- Secure passengers for transportation by buckling seatbelts or fastening wheelchairs with tie-down straps.
- Count and verify tickets and seat reservations and record numbers of passengers boarding and disembarking.
- Perform equipment safety checks prior to departure.
- Determine or facilitate seating arrangements.
- Open and close doors for passengers.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 10.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 48.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.5% |
| Associate's degree | 7.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.3% |
| Master's degree | 3.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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