Passenger Attendants Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for passenger attendantss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$52,800
- District of Columbia$49,260
- California$44,840
- Kentucky$42,950
- Washington$42,900
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $52,800 | $54,290 | $25 | +39.6% | 220 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $49,260 | $52,730 | $24 | +30.2% | 710 |
| 3 | California | $44,840 | $43,340 | $22 | +18.6% | 2,810 |
| 4 | Kentucky | $42,950 | $44,810 | $21 | +13.6% | — |
| 5 | Washington | $42,900 | $41,760 | $21 | +13.4% | 900 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $42,580 | $43,350 | $20 | +12.6% | 1,330 |
| 7 | Virginia | $42,370 | $38,810 | $20 | +12% | 70 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $42,320 | $39,760 | $20 | +11.9% | 640 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $42,140 | $42,360 | $20 | +11.4% | 610 |
| 10 | New York | $41,460 | $41,590 | $20 | +9.6% | 3,190 |
| 11 | Michigan | $39,960 | $40,250 | $19 | +5.7% | 840 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $39,400 | $34,320 | $19 | +4.2% | 110 |
| 13 | Colorado | $39,150 | $37,550 | $19 | +3.5% | 870 |
| 14 | Oregon | $39,110 | $39,910 | $19 | +3.4% | — |
| 15 | North Carolina | $39,020 | $35,740 | $19 | +3.2% | 110 |
| 16 | Illinois | $38,740 | $38,930 | $19 | +2.4% | 1,700 |
| 17 | Arizona | $38,360 | $36,820 | $18 | +1.4% | 250 |
| 18 | Maryland | $36,750 | $33,350 | $18 | -2.8% | 950 |
| 19 | Missouri | $34,350 | $34,110 | $17 | -9.2% | 480 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $34,350 | $33,000 | $17 | -9.2% | 500 |
| 21 | Nevada | $34,080 | $32,130 | $16 | -9.9% | 90 |
| 22 | Florida | $33,740 | $29,680 | $16 | -10.8% | 2,590 |
| 23 | Ohio | $33,540 | $26,220 | $16 | -11.3% | — |
| 24 | South Carolina | $33,110 | $28,710 | $16 | -12.5% | 120 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $32,920 | $32,920 | $16 | -13% | 40 |
| 26 | Texas | $31,960 | $31,230 | $15 | -15.5% | 5,170 |
| 27 | Georgia | $28,850 | $26,330 | $14 | -23.7% | — |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $28,770 | $24,650 | $14 | -23.9% | 330 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $28,310 | $27,380 | $14 | -25.1% | 300 |
| 30 | Utah | $26,870 | $25,840 | $13 | -29% | 370 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 36 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $49,190 | $47,930 | 790 |
| 2 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $46,030 | $44,390 | 220 |
| 3 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $44,810 | $44,980 | 70 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,800 | $44,950 | 510 |
| 5 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $43,580 | $56,870 | 120 |
| 6 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,350 | $41,970 | 1,150 |
| 7 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $42,360 | $41,960 | 200 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $41,760 | $42,720 | 820 |
| 9 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,590 | $41,860 | 3,410 |
| 10 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $39,920 | $40,370 | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing passenger attendantss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $60,300 | $54,630 | 70 |
| 2 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $60,300 | $54,630 | 70 |
| 3 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $60,300 | $54,630 | 70 |
| 4 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $54,180 | $54,100 | 820 |
| 5 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $54,180 | $54,100 | 820 |
| 6 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $49,920 | $48,580 | 1,550 |
| 7 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $49,920 | $48,580 | 1,550 |
| 8 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $46,590 | $44,470 | 1,900 |
| 9 | Rail Transportation | $43,780 | $45,240 | 900 |
| 10 | Rail Transportation | $43,780 | $45,240 | 900 |
| 11 | Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation | $42,530 | $43,370 | 140 |
| 12 | Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water | $42,320 | $42,940 | 850 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do passenger attendants make in the U.S.?
The median passenger attendants salary in the United States is $37,720 per year (mean $37,820), and about 80% earn between $27,970 and $46,590.
How much do passenger attendants make per hour?
Roughly $18 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $37,820 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays passenger attendants the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for passenger attendants at $52,800 per year (median $54,290).
What is the job outlook for passenger attendants?
Employment is projected to change +4.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 4,100 openings per year.