Passenger Attendants Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $34,540 -8% vs national
Median hourly $16.60
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $49,960
Employed locally 210
National median $37,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $34,540
    75th
    $43,830
    90th
    $49,960

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $37,850
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $37,540

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $54,540
    Light Truck Drivers $44,560
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Passenger Attendants make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Passenger Attendants in Riverside, CA is $16.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.29 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Passenger Attendants salaries?

    The median Passenger Attendants salary in Riverside, CA is 8% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Passenger Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.