SOC 536061

Passenger Attendants

Provide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties such as explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel. Excludes "Baggage Porters and Bellhops" (39-6011) and "Flight Attendants" (53-2031).

National Median

$37,560

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$37,560

Entry Level (10th pct)

$29,120

Experienced (90th pct)

$49,510

Total Employed

25,340

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience LevelEstimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience$29,120 - $32,090
Mid Career2-8 years experience$32,090 - $41,180
Senior / Expert8+ years experience$41,180 - $49,510

Highest Paying Locations for Passenger Attendants

Passenger Attendants Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan AreaMedian SalaryEmployed
Alaska$54,290170
District of Columbia$52,730770
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$49,920840
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area$46,860250
Washington$45,430540
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$45,430520
Kentucky$44,020N/A
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$43,710520
Kahului-Wailuku, HI$43,610250
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$43,540140
Hawaii$41,760690
California$40,8903,550
New York$40,4703,440
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$40,4604,180
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$40,330890
Oregon$39,190N/A
Michigan$39,180N/A
New Jersey$39,1001,240
Minnesota$39,080N/A
Florida$38,8101,920
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$38,740130
Georgia$38,410140
Urban Honolulu, HI$37,900190
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$37,8501,760
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$37,540350
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA$37,15050
Connecticut$36,590120
Colorado$36,400N/A
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$36,4001,310
Maryland$36,300350
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$36,300290
Louisiana$36,23070
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$35,880N/A
Arizona$35,880360
Massachusetts$35,6701,060
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$35,670910
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$35,54060
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$34,540210
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$34,33080
Rochester, NY$34,33050
Binghamton, NY$33,80060
Utah$33,78060
Missouri$33,500N/A
Maine$33,41070
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$33,400230
St. Louis, MO-IL$33,090130
Oklahoma$32,27060
Pennsylvania$32,040440
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$31,9001,390
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$31,680470

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Passenger Attendants?
The national median annual salary for Passenger Attendants is $37,560, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Passenger Attendantss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Passenger Attendantss is Alaska, with a median salary of $54,290.
How much can an experienced Passenger Attendants make?
Top-earning Passenger Attendantss (90th percentile) make $49,510 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.