Passenger Attendants Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $31,900 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.34
10th percentile $28,390
90th percentile $38,770
Employed locally 1,390
National median $37,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,390
    25th
    $28,700
    50th (median)
    $31,900
    75th
    $31,900
    90th
    $38,770

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Passenger Attendants salary vs area income 40% Median Passenger Attendants salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Passenger Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska $54,290
    District of Columbia $52,730
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,920
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,430
    Washington $45,430

    Nearby metros — Passenger Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $33,400
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,090
    El Paso, TX $27,320

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,240
    Light Truck Drivers$43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Passenger Attendants make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Passenger Attendants in Houston, TX is $15.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.73 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Passenger Attendants salaries?

    The median Passenger Attendants salary in Houston, TX is 15.1% below the national median of $37,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Passenger Attendants in Houston?

    Entry-level Passenger Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $28,390 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,700.