Passenger Attendants Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $37,540 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.05
10th percentile $35,620
90th percentile $61,270
Employed locally 350
National median $37,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,620
    25th
    $37,490
    50th (median)
    $37,540
    75th
    $46,480
    90th
    $61,270

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Passenger Attendants salary vs area income 37% Median Passenger Attendants salary is 63% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $37,150

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,000
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,480
    Light Truck Drivers $43,820
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Passenger Attendants make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Passenger Attendants in San Diego, CA is $18.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.51 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Passenger Attendants salaries?

    The median Passenger Attendants salary in San Diego, CA is 0.1% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Passenger Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $35,620 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,490.