SOC 53-6061 · May 2025 · United States
Passenger Attendants
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$37,720 /year
The median wage for Passenger Attendants across the United States is $37,720 per year, measured over 27,110 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $54,290.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Passenger Attendants
Pay for this occupation varies by 120.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $54,290 and Wisconsin pays $24,650.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $54,290 | 220 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $52,730 | 710 | |
| 3 | Kentucky | $44,810 | — | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $43,350 | 1,330 | |
| 5 | California | $43,340 | 2,810 | |
| 6 | Hawaii | $42,360 | 610 | |
| 7 | Washington | $41,760 | 900 | |
| 8 | New York | $41,590 | 3,190 | |
| 9 | Michigan | $40,250 | 840 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $39,910 | — |
States with the most Passenger Attendants jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 5,170 | $31,230 | |
| 2 | New York | 3,190 | $41,590 | |
| 3 | California | 2,810 | $43,340 | |
| 4 | Florida | 2,590 | $29,680 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 1,700 | $38,930 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 1,330 | $43,350 | |
| 7 | Maryland | 950 | $33,350 | |
| 8 | Washington | 900 | $41,760 | |
| 9 | Colorado | 870 | $37,550 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 840 | $40,250 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $49,190 | 790 |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $44,810 | 70 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $44,800 | 510 |
| 4 | San Jose | $43,580 | 120 |
| 5 | Boston | $43,350 | 1,150 |
| 6 | Kahului | $42,360 | 200 |
| 7 | Seattle | $41,760 | 820 |
| 8 | New York | $41,590 | 3,410 |
| 9 | Portland | $39,920 | — |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $39,460 | 1,200 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.