Passenger Attendants Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $37,150 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.86
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $45,160
Employed locally 50
National median $37,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $36,930
    50th (median)
    $37,150
    75th
    $37,230
    90th
    $45,160

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Passenger Attendants salary vs area income 39% Median Passenger Attendants salary is 61% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,220
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,210
    Light Truck Drivers$44,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Passenger Attendants make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Passenger Attendants in Santa Maria, CA is $17.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Passenger Attendants salaries?

    The median Passenger Attendants salary in Santa Maria, CA is 1.1% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Passenger Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,930.