Passenger Attendant Salary
Passenger Attendants earn a median $37,720 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
U.S. median
$37,720
$18.13 per hour
Range
$27,970 – $46,590
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
27,110
across the U.S.
Passenger Attendant take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$32,488
per year · effective tax rate 13.9%
$2,707Monthly
$1,354Twice a month
$1,250Every 2 weeks
$15.62Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,346
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,339
- Medicare (1.45%)$547
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$32,488
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,970 | $13.45 | $24,643 |
| 25th percentile | $31,240 | $15.02 | $27,281 |
| Median (50th) | $37,720 | $18.13 | $32,488 |
| 75th percentile | $41,680 | $20.04 | $35,670 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $46,590 | $22.40 | $39,615 |
Best cities for passenger attendants (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $49,190 | $39,919 | $36,662 | 790 |
| 2 | Orlando, FL | $38,250 | $32,914 | $32,454 | 670 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $43,350 | $35,064 | $32,387 | 1,150 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $41,760 | $35,734 | $32,154 | 820 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $44,800 | $36,813 | $31,842 | 510 |
| 6 | New York, NY | $41,590 | $33,949 | $30,160 | 3,410 |
| 7 | Denver, CO | $37,550 | $31,408 | $29,691 | 780 |
| 8 | Los Angeles, CA | $39,460 | $32,805 | $28,887 | 1,200 |
| 9 | Houston, TX | $31,240 | $27,281 | $27,661 | 1,780 |
| 10 | Baltimore, MD | $33,350 | $27,756 | $26,564 | 710 |
| 11 | Miami, FL | $31,750 | $27,691 | $24,257 | 990 |
| 12 | Tampa, FL | $27,390 | $24,166 | $23,952 | 540 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $49,190
- San Francisco, CA — $44,800
- Boston, MA — $43,350
- Seattle, WA — $41,760
- New York, NY — $41,590
- Los Angeles, CA — $39,460
- Orlando, FL — $38,250
- Denver, CO — $37,550
- Baltimore, MD — $33,350
- Miami, FL — $31,750
- Houston, TX — $31,240
- Tampa, FL — $27,390
Passenger Attendant salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $54,290 | $45,802 | $39,090 – $54,290 | 220 |
| District of Columbia | $52,730 | $42,551 | $41,480 – $54,810 | 710 |
| Kentucky | $44,810 | $36,734 | $37,290 – $44,820 | — |
| Massachusetts | $43,350 | $35,064 | $35,200 – $45,310 | 1,330 |
| California | $43,340 | $35,717 | $34,480 – $58,100 | 2,810 |
| Hawaii | $42,360 | $34,482 | $30,640 – $52,210 | 610 |
| Washington | $41,760 | $35,734 | $39,700 – $46,680 | 900 |
| New York | $41,590 | $33,949 | $35,910 – $42,990 | 3,190 |
| Michigan | $40,250 | $33,061 | $38,820 – $41,100 | 840 |
| Oregon | $39,910 | $31,585 | $33,100 – $43,010 | — |
| New Jersey | $39,760 | $33,453 | $39,610 – $43,570 | 640 |
| Illinois | $38,930 | $31,678 | $31,480 – $38,930 | 1,700 |
| Virginia | $38,810 | $31,946 | $25,820 – $57,450 | 70 |
| Colorado | $37,550 | $31,408 | $36,700 – $45,440 | 870 |
| Arizona | $36,820 | $31,053 | $34,190 – $40,100 | 250 |
| North Carolina | $35,740 | $29,980 | $30,630 – $53,970 | 110 |
| Connecticut | $34,320 | $29,137 | $34,320 – $50,010 | 110 |
| Missouri | $34,110 | $28,922 | $30,830 – $37,630 | 480 |
| Maryland | $33,350 | $27,756 | $32,490 – $37,530 | 950 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,000 | $27,682 | $32,210 – $41,200 | 500 |
| Oklahoma | $32,920 | $27,695 | $26,270 – $37,120 | 40 |
| Nevada | $32,130 | $27,996 | $27,040 – $40,230 | 90 |
| Texas | $31,230 | $27,273 | $28,290 – $35,700 | 5,170 |
| Florida | $29,680 | $26,028 | $27,390 – $43,780 | 2,590 |
| South Carolina | $28,710 | $24,683 | $26,670 – $48,100 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $27,380 | $24,157 | $21,960 – $37,080 | 300 |
| Georgia | $26,330 | $22,549 | $23,970 – $42,430 | — |
| Ohio | $26,220 | $23,202 | $25,320 – $55,270 | — |
| Utah | $25,840 | $22,692 | $24,170 – $30,630 | 370 |
| Wisconsin | $24,650 | $21,560 | $20,850 – $64,180 | 330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a passenger attendant make?
The national median salary for passenger attendants is $37,720 a year ($18.13 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,970 and the top 10% earn over $46,590. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays passenger attendants the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $54,290. After taxes and local prices, Washington, DC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many passenger attendants are there in the U.S.?
About 27,110 people work as passenger attendants nationwide.