Passenger Attendants Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $37,850 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.20
10th percentile $33,830
90th percentile $61,440
Employed locally 1,760
National median $37,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,830
    25th
    $36,060
    50th (median)
    $37,850
    75th
    $51,750
    90th
    $61,440

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,540
    California $40,890
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $38,740
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $37,540
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $37,150

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Passenger Attendants make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Passenger Attendants in Los Angeles, CA is $18.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.95 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Passenger Attendants salaries?

    The median Passenger Attendants salary in Los Angeles, CA is 0.8% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Passenger Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $33,830 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,060.