Passenger Attendants Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $40,460 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.45
10th percentile $39,100
90th percentile $42,900
Employed locally 4,180
National median $37,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,100
    25th
    $39,100
    50th (median)
    $40,460
    75th
    $40,470
    90th
    $42,900

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Passenger Attendants salary vs area income 42% Median Passenger Attendants salary is 58% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,540
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $34,330
    Rochester, NY $34,330
    Binghamton, NY $33,800

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $65,220
    Light Truck Drivers $46,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Passenger Attendants make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Passenger Attendants in New York, NY-NJ is $19.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.29 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Passenger Attendants salaries?

    The median Passenger Attendants salary in New York, NY-NJ is 7.7% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Passenger Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $39,100 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,100.