Passenger Attendants Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $43,540 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.94
10th percentile $39,590
90th percentile $87,420
Employed locally 140
National median $37,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,590
    25th
    $42,520
    50th (median)
    $43,540
    75th
    $71,780
    90th
    $87,420

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Passenger Attendants salary vs area income 28% Median Passenger Attendants salary is 72% 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
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,910
    Light Truck Drivers$50,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$65,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Passenger Attendants in San Jose, CA is $20.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Passenger Attendants salary in San Jose, CA is 15.9% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Passenger Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $39,590 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,520.