Passenger Attendants Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $45,430 +21% vs national
Median hourly $21.84
10th percentile $40,210
90th percentile $45,470
Employed locally 520
National median $37,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,210
    25th
    $43,120
    50th (median)
    $45,430
    75th
    $45,460
    90th
    $45,470

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Passenger Attendants salary vs area income 40% Median Passenger Attendants salary is 60% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,810

    Nearby metros — Passenger Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,920
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,860
    Washington $45,430
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $43,610
    Hawaii $41,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $40,460

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $47,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $69,290
    Light Truck Drivers $48,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,170
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $52,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Passenger Attendants make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Passenger Attendants in Seattle, WA is $21.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.44 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Passenger Attendants salaries?

    The median Passenger Attendants salary in Seattle, WA is 21% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Passenger Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $40,210 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,120.