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Passenger Attendants is a notable career in the 53 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Passenger Attendants against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 53-6061 |
| title | Passenger Attendants |
| onet code | 53-6061.00 |
| description | Provide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties such as explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 53 |
| tot emp | 25,340 |
| a mean | 38,480 |
| a median | 37,560 |
| a pct10 | 29,120 |
| a pct25 | 32,090 |
| a pct75 | 41,180 |
| a pct90 | 49,510 |
| h mean | 18 |
| h median | 18 |
The day-to-day work of a passenger attendants typically centers on secure passengers for transportation by buckling seatbelts or fastening wheelchairs with tie-down straps. 4 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Service Orientation, Active Listening, and Social Perceptiveness. Across the top 8 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.42 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working passenger attendants, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (82.2%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Alaska at $54,290 and lowest in Tennessee at $26,720 — a 2.0× spread. The top five states (Alaska, District of Columbia, Washington, Kentucky, Hawaii) average $47,646. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $54,290 | $53,330 | $49,440 | $54,320 | 170 |
| District of Columbia | $52,730 | $49,970 | $42,890 | $56,200 | 770 |
| Washington | $45,430 | $45,180 | $40,210 | $45,570 | 540 |
| Kentucky | $44,020 | $43,400 | $42,770 | $48,070 | — |
| Hawaii | $41,760 | $41,880 | $29,820 | $50,940 | 690 |
| California | $40,890 | $44,430 | $33,830 | $60,100 | 3,550 |
| New York | $40,470 | $41,230 | $34,580 | $46,160 | 3,440 |
| Oregon | $39,190 | $38,550 | $34,480 | $42,240 | — |
| Michigan | $39,180 | $39,210 | $39,160 | $39,850 | — |
| New Jersey | $39,100 | $40,250 | $39,100 | $40,470 | 1,240 |
| Minnesota | $39,080 | $40,440 | $35,720 | $55,900 | — |
| Florida | $38,810 | $36,000 | $29,060 | $43,330 | 1,920 |
| Georgia | $38,410 | $35,630 | $26,970 | $50,400 | 140 |
| Connecticut | $36,590 | $39,950 | $32,640 | $50,590 | 120 |
| Colorado | $36,400 | $37,860 | $35,810 | $36,830 | — |
| Maryland | $36,300 | $41,730 | $31,730 | $73,280 | 350 |
| Louisiana | $36,230 | $37,270 | $26,420 | $48,510 | 70 |
| Arizona | $35,880 | $37,900 | $35,590 | $40,840 | 360 |
| Massachusetts | $35,670 | $40,490 | $34,260 | $49,690 | 1,060 |
| Utah | $33,780 | $34,690 | $28,880 | $44,590 | 60 |
| Missouri | $33,500 | $34,160 | $28,460 | $40,630 | — |
| Maine | $33,410 | $34,180 | $33,410 | $36,480 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $32,270 | $32,550 | $25,560 | $36,130 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $32,040 | $31,890 | $26,940 | $34,910 | 440 |
| Wisconsin | $31,610 | $41,840 | $23,260 | $65,050 | 140 |
| Nevada | $31,340 | $31,100 | $26,810 | $31,930 | — |
| North Carolina | $30,490 | $30,610 | $25,490 | $35,380 | 320 |
| Texas | $30,330 | $31,390 | $27,510 | $35,330 | 4,790 |
| Illinois | $29,120 | $34,040 | $29,120 | $44,220 | 950 |
| Virginia | $28,610 | $31,650 | $24,960 | $42,600 | — |
| South Carolina | $27,040 | $30,190 | $21,110 | $43,600 | 290 |
| Tennessee | $26,720 | $29,570 | $17,450 | $51,230 | 150 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for passenger attendants. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Airline Lounge Receptionist or Airport Attendant frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Passenger Attendants compares to others in the 53 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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