SOC 53-6061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Passenger Attendants — Oregon
Oregon · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Passenger Attendants in Oregon is $39,910 per year, close to the national median of $37,720 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Passenger Attendants in Oregon is $39,910 per year, close to the national median of $37,720 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $36,980 and $39,940. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,100 and the ninetieth at $43,010.
Oregon ranks number 10th out of 30 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $39,920. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 672nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,100 | −12.2% |
| 25th | $36,980 | −2.0% |
| Median (50th) | $39,910 | +5.8% |
| 75th | $39,940 | +5.9% |
| 90th | $43,010 | +14.0% |
| Mean | $39,110 | +3.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $39,920 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $39,910 buys what $38,598 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,598US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,910 a year, 5.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,100 to $43,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 10th of 30 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $39,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Passenger Attendants in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $39,910, or $19.19 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $37,720, so pay in Oregon is 5.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oregon earns more than $43,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,100 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $39,920 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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