Passenger Attendants Salary by State
The national median pay for passenger attendants is $37,720 a year. By state, it ranges from $24,650 in Wisconsin to $54,290 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $27,970
- 25th percentile
- $31,240
- Median
- $37,720
- 75th percentile
- $41,680
- Top 10%
- $46,590
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 27,110 jobs.
Median pay in 29 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $54,290 | +44% | $39,090 | $54,290 | 220 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $52,730 | +40% | $41,480 | $54,810 | 710 |
| 3 | Kentucky | $44,810 | +19% | $37,290 | $44,820 | Not published |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $43,350 | +15% | $35,200 | $45,310 | 1,330 |
| 5 | California | $43,340 | +15% | $34,480 | $58,100 | 2,810 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $42,360 | +12% | $30,640 | $52,210 | 610 |
| 7 | Washington | $41,760 | +11% | $39,700 | $46,680 | 900 |
| 8 | New York | $41,590 | +10% | $35,910 | $42,990 | 3,190 |
| 9 | Michigan | $40,250 | +7% | $38,820 | $41,100 | 840 |
| 10 | Oregon | $39,910 | +6% | $33,100 | $43,010 | Not published |
| 11 | New Jersey | $39,760 | +5% | $39,610 | $43,570 | 640 |
| 12 | Illinois | $38,930 | +3% | $31,480 | $38,930 | 1,700 |
| 13 | Virginia | $38,810 | +3% | $25,820 | $57,450 | 70 |
| 14 | Colorado | $37,550 | 0% | $36,700 | $45,440 | 870 |
| 15 | Arizona | $36,820 | −2% | $34,190 | $40,100 | 250 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $35,740 | −5% | $30,630 | $53,970 | 110 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $34,320 | −9% | $34,320 | $50,010 | 110 |
| 18 | Missouri | $34,110 | −10% | $30,830 | $37,630 | 480 |
| 19 | Maryland | $33,350 | −12% | $32,490 | $37,530 | 950 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $33,000 | −13% | $32,210 | $41,200 | 500 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $32,920 | −13% | $26,270 | $37,120 | 40 |
| 22 | Nevada | $32,130 | −15% | $27,040 | $40,230 | 90 |
| 23 | Texas | $31,230 | −17% | $28,290 | $35,700 | 5,170 |
| 24 | Florida | $29,680 | −21% | $27,390 | $43,780 | 2,590 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $28,710 | −24% | $26,670 | $48,100 | 120 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $27,380 | −27% | $21,960 | $37,080 | 300 |
| 27 | Georgia | $26,330 | −30% | $23,970 | $42,430 | Not published |
| 28 | Ohio | $26,220 | −30% | $25,320 | $55,270 | Not published |
| 29 | Utah | $25,840 | −31% | $24,170 | $30,630 | 370 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $24,650 | −35% | $20,850 | $64,180 | 330 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Passenger Attendants salary questions
Which state pays passenger attendants the most?
Alaska, with a median of $54,290 a year (+44% vs. the national median of $37,720). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays passenger attendants the least?
Wisconsin, with a median of $24,650 a year (−35% vs. national).
Where do most passenger attendants work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 5,170, with a median of $31,230.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.