Passenger Attendants Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $38,740 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.62
10th percentile $34,040
90th percentile $51,840
Employed locally 130
National median $37,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,040
    25th
    $36,260
    50th (median)
    $38,740
    75th
    $44,930
    90th
    $51,840

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Passenger Attendants salary vs area income 41% Median Passenger Attendants salary is 59% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $37,850
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $37,540
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $37,150

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,630
    Light Truck Drivers $45,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Passenger Attendants make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Passenger Attendants in Sacramento, CA is $18.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.36 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Passenger Attendants salaries?

    The median Passenger Attendants salary in Sacramento, CA is 3.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Passenger Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $34,040 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,260.