Passenger Attendants Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $23,490 -37.5% vs national
Median hourly $11.30
10th percentile $19,060
90th percentile $37,080
National median $37,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,060
    25th
    $19,060
    50th (median)
    $23,490
    75th
    $36,350
    90th
    $37,080

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Passenger Attendants salary vs area income 28% Median Passenger Attendants salary is 72% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $26,720

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,350
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,230
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,150
    Light Truck Drivers $44,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,080
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Passenger Attendants make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Passenger Attendants in Nashville, TN is $11.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.83 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Passenger Attendants salaries?

    The median Passenger Attendants salary in Nashville, TN is 37.5% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Passenger Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $19,060 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,060.