Passenger Attendants Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $43,710 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.01
10th percentile $42,530
90th percentile $49,310
Employed locally 520
National median $37,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,530
    25th
    $43,100
    50th (median)
    $43,710
    75th
    $43,750
    90th
    $49,310

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Passenger Attendants salary vs area income 33% Median Passenger Attendants salary is 67% 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
    Washington $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,430

    Nearby metros — Passenger Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $37,150

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,630
    Light Truck Drivers$49,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$57,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Passenger Attendants in San Francisco, CA is $21.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Passenger Attendants salary in San Francisco, CA is 16.4% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Passenger Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $42,530 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,100.