Top 15 cities for passenger attendants by average salary
| San Jose, CA | $56,870 |
|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $47,930 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $44,980 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,950 |
| Seattle, WA | $42,720 |
| Boston, MA | $41,970 |
| Kahului, HI | $41,960 |
| New York, NY | $41,860 |
| San Diego, CA | $41,090 |
| Charlotte, NC | $40,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $40,440 |
| Portland, OR | $40,370 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $39,880 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $39,420 |
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Passenger Attendants salary by state
Alaska pays passenger attendants the most statewide, $52,800 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $52,800 | $54,290 | 220 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | $49,260 | $52,730 | 710 | 1 | $47,930 | $47,930 |
| California | $44,840 | $43,340 | 2,810 | 7 | $56,870 | $38,970 |
| Kentucky | $42,950 | $44,810 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $42,900 | $41,760 | 900 | 1 | $42,720 | $42,720 |
| Massachusetts | $42,580 | $43,350 | 1,330 | 1 | $41,970 | $41,970 |
| Virginia | $42,370 | $38,810 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $42,320 | $39,760 | 640 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Hawaii | $42,140 | $42,360 | 610 | 1 | $41,960 | $41,960 |
| New York | $41,460 | $41,590 | 3,190 | 2 | $41,860 | $33,170 |
| Michigan | $39,960 | $40,250 | 840 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | $39,400 | $34,320 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $39,150 | $37,550 | 870 | 1 | $37,970 | $37,970 |
| Oregon | $39,110 | $39,910 | n/a | 1 | $40,370 | $40,370 |
| North Carolina | $39,020 | $35,740 | 110 | 1 | $40,600 | $40,600 |
| Illinois | $38,740 | $38,930 | 1,700 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $38,360 | $36,820 | 250 | 1 | $37,940 | $37,940 |
| Maryland | $36,750 | $33,350 | 950 | 1 | $37,570 | $37,570 |
| Missouri | $34,350 | $34,110 | 480 | 1 | $34,240 | $34,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,350 | $33,000 | 500 | 1 | $38,370 | $38,370 |
| Nevada | $34,080 | $32,130 | 90 | 1 | $34,490 | $34,490 |
| Florida | $33,740 | $29,680 | 2,590 | 3 | $36,080 | $28,740 |
| Ohio | $33,540 | $26,220 | n/a | 1 | $44,980 | $44,980 |
| South Carolina | $33,110 | $28,710 | 120 | 1 | $34,040 | $34,040 |
| Oklahoma | $32,920 | $32,920 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $31,960 | $31,230 | 5,170 | 4 | $32,850 | $27,970 |
| Georgia | $28,850 | $26,330 | n/a | 1 | $27,890 | $27,890 |
| Wisconsin | $28,770 | $24,650 | 330 | 1 | $30,740 | $30,740 |
| Tennessee | $28,310 | $27,380 | 300 | 2 | $29,510 | $27,790 |
| Utah | $26,870 | $25,840 | 370 | 1 | $39,420 | $39,420 |
Passenger Attendants salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $56,870 | $43,580 | $27.34 | 120 |
| Washington, DC | $47,930 | $49,190 | $23.05 | 790 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,300 | $39,460 | $22.26 | 1,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $44,980 | $44,810 | $21.62 | 70 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,950 | $44,800 | $21.61 | 510 |
| Seattle, WA | $42,720 | $41,760 | $20.54 | 820 |
| Boston, MA | $41,970 | $43,350 | $20.18 | 1,150 |
| Kahului, HI | $41,960 | $42,360 | $20.17 | 200 |
| New York, NY | $41,860 | $41,590 | $20.13 | 3,410 |
| San Diego, CA | $41,090 | $39,100 | $19.75 | 330 |
| Charlotte, NC | $40,600 | $35,740 | $19.52 | 40 |
| Sacramento, CA | $40,440 | $37,680 | $19.44 | 130 |
| Portland, OR | $40,370 | $39,920 | $19.41 | n/a |
| Santa Maria, CA | $39,880 | $37,970 | $19.18 | 30 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $39,420 | $38,530 | $18.95 | n/a |
| Riverside, CA | $38,970 | $34,750 | $18.73 | 150 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,370 | $37,770 | $18.45 | 120 |
| Denver, CO | $37,970 | $37,550 | $18.25 | 780 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $37,940 | $36,810 | $18.24 | 210 |
| Baltimore, MD | $37,570 | $33,350 | $18.06 | 710 |
| Orlando, FL | $36,080 | $38,250 | $17.35 | 670 |
| Miami, FL | $35,210 | $31,750 | $16.93 | 990 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $34,490 | $35,030 | $16.58 | 90 |
| Kansas City, MO | $34,240 | $32,900 | $16.46 | 140 |
| Charleston, SC | $34,040 | $28,710 | $16.37 | n/a |
| Buffalo, NY | $33,170 | $32,240 | $15.95 | 70 |
| San Antonio, TX | $32,850 | $34,180 | $15.80 | 390 |
| Dallas, TX | $32,270 | $30,440 | $15.51 | n/a |
| Houston, TX | $31,910 | $31,240 | $15.34 | 1,780 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $30,740 | $26,140 | $14.78 | 200 |
| Nashville, TN | $29,510 | $23,490 | $14.19 | n/a |
| Tampa, FL | $28,740 | $27,390 | $13.82 | 540 |
| El Paso, TX | $27,970 | $26,410 | $13.45 | 40 |
| Atlanta, GA | $27,890 | $26,330 | $13.41 | n/a |
| Memphis, TN | $27,790 | $27,380 | $13.36 | 120 |
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- Traffic TechniciansU.S. average $62,050
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Passenger Attendants salary: questions
Where do passenger attendants make the most money?
In San Jose, CA, with an average of $56,870 a year, among the 35 metro areas we cover.
What is the average passenger attendants salary in the U.S.?
$37,820 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $37,720, so half of passenger attendants earn more than that and half less.
What salary should passenger attendants ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of passenger attendants nationwide earn between $31,240 (25th percentile) and $41,680 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays passenger attendants the most?
Alaska, with a statewide average of $52,800 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is passenger attendants pay the lowest?
Memphis, TN, at $27,790 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-6061.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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