SOC 53-6061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Passenger Attendants — Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
The median wage here is $38,530 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $37,720.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $38,530 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $37,720. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,950 and $45,410. The lowest tenth earn under $30,630, while the highest tenth earn more than $45,410.
Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 519th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,630 | −18.8% |
| 25th | $31,950 | −15.3% |
| Median (50th) | $38,530 | +2.1% |
| 75th | $45,410 | +20.4% |
| 90th | $45,410 | +20.4% |
| Mean | $39,420 | +4.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salt Lake City sit close to the national average, so $38,530 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$38,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,959US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,530 a year, 2.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,630 to $45,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Passenger Attendants in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median annual wage is $38,530, or $18.53 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 Salt Lake City, UT is 2.1% 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 Salt Lake City, UT earns more than $45,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,630 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.
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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