SOC 53-6061 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Passenger Attendants is $37,565 per year ($18.06/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $32,094 and $41,184 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $49,525 per year. There are approximately 25,340 passenger attendants employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $14.00 | $29,120 |
| P25 | $15.43 | $32,094 |
| P50MEDIAN | $18.06 | $37,565 |
| P75 | $19.80 | $41,184 |
| P90 | $23.81 | $49,525 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Passenger Attendants is $37,565 per year ($18.06/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $32,094 and $41,184 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Passenger Attendants is $49,525 per year ($23.81/hr). The 75th percentile is $41,184 per year.
Entry-level Passenger Attendants (10th percentile) earn approximately $29,120 per year ($14.00/hr). The 25th percentile is $32,094 per year.
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