Highest-paying cities for passenger attendants
Washington, DC leads at $49,190 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $49,190 | $43,670–$54,180 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $44,810 | $44,810–$44,820 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,800 | $44,110–$44,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,580 | $43,580–$72,580 |
| Boston, MA | $43,350 | $37,470–$45,290 |
| Kahului, HI | $42,360 | $35,290–$46,300 |
| Seattle, WA | $41,760 | $41,090–$41,900 |
| New York, NY | $41,590 | $40,240–$41,710 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,460 | $37,060–$52,860 |
| San Diego, CA | $39,100 | $36,510–$40,990 |
| Orlando, FL | $38,250 | $29,680–$39,990 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $37,970 | $37,590–$39,330 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,770 | $35,810–$41,730 |
| Sacramento, CA | $37,680 | $35,480–$43,860 |
| Denver, CO | $37,550 | $36,700–$37,850 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $36,810 | $36,780–$40,080 |
| Charlotte, NC | $35,740 | $35,740–$43,420 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $35,030 | $27,050–$40,230 |
| Riverside, CA | $34,750 | $34,320–$42,740 |
| San Antonio, TX | $34,180 | $30,310–$34,230 |
| Baltimore, MD | $33,350 | $33,350–$36,460 |
| Kansas City, MO | $32,900 | $32,900–$35,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $32,240 | $32,240–$32,900 |
| Miami, FL | $31,750 | $28,040–$41,320 |
| Houston, TX | $31,240 | $29,080–$32,780 |
| Tampa, FL | $27,390 | $27,390–$27,500 |
| Memphis, TN | $27,380 | $22,430–$29,670 |
| El Paso, TX | $26,410 | $26,410–$27,970 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $26,140 | $21,370–$27,100 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.