Passenger Attendants Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $39,920 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.19
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $43,010
National median $37,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $39,910
    50th (median)
    $39,920
    75th
    $39,940
    90th
    $43,010

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 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
    California $40,890
    New York $40,470
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $40,460
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $40,330
    Oregon $39,190
    Florida $38,810

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$43,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,550
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63,500
    Light Truck Drivers$46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Passenger Attendants make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Passenger Attendants in Portland, OR-WA is $19.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.68 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Passenger Attendants salaries?

    The median Passenger Attendants salary in Portland, OR-WA is 6.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Passenger Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,910.