Passenger Attendants pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for passenger attendants is $18.14 an hour ($37,720 a year). About 27,110 people work in this job there.
Pay range for passenger attendants in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.45 | $27,970 |
| 25% of workers | $15.02 | $31,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.14 | $37,720 |
| 75% of workers | $20.04 | $41,680 |
| 90% of workers | $22.40 | $46,590 |
Best-paying states for passenger attendants
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $54,290 | 220 |
| District of Columbia | $52,730 | 710 |
| Kentucky | $44,810 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
Pay by state
- California · $43,340
- Colorado · $37,550
- District of Columbia · $52,730
- Florida · $29,680
- Hawaii · $42,360
- Illinois · $38,930
- Maryland · $33,350
- Massachusetts · $43,350
- Michigan · $40,250
- New Jersey · $39,760
- New York · $41,590
- Pennsylvania · $33,000
- Texas · $31,230
- Washington · $41,760
Education, experience and outlook for passenger attendants
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,290 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $59,050 |
| Parking Attendants | $35,150 |
| Flight Attendants | $63,580 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $44,390 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $78,000 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $37,080 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $36,300 |
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