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Passenger Attendants in Washington

Thinking about a career as a Passenger Attendants in Washington? Below are the key facts. 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. Excludes “Baggage Porters and Bellhops” (39-6011) and “Flight Attendants” (53-2031).

What do Passenger Attendants Make in Washington?

The passenger attendants working in Washington, wages run about $45,430 per year (or about $21.84/hour).Annual wages span from $40,210 at the 10th percentile to $45,570 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$40,210	$19.33
25th percentile	$43,120	$20.73
Median (50th)	$45,430	$21.84
75th percentile	$45,470	$21.86
90th percentile	$45,570	$21.91

The job concentration index in Washington compared to the national average — is 0.93.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, passenger attendants earn a median of $33,031 per year ($15.88/hour), higher than the Washington median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 699,234 passenger attendants across the United States. In Washington alone, approximately 540 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 350 passenger attendants.

Top Washington Metros for Passenger Attendants

These are the Washington metros with the most passenger attendants in Washington.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	520	$45,430

Top States for Passenger Attendants Employment

The table below shows the states where the most passenger attendants work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	4,790
California	3,550
New York	3,440
Florida	1,920
New Jersey	1,240
Massachusetts	1,060
Illinois	950
District of Columbia	770
Hawaii	690
Washington	540
Pennsylvania	440
Arizona	360
Maryland	350
North Carolina	320
South Carolina	290
Alaska	170
Tennessee	150
Wisconsin	140
Georgia	140
Connecticut	120

Highest-Paying States for Passenger Attendants

Where passenger attendants earn the most: passenger attendants.

State	Annual Median Salary
Alaska	$54,290
District of Columbia	$52,730
Washington	$45,430
Kentucky	$44,020
Hawaii	$41,760
California	$40,890
New York	$40,470
Oregon	$39,190
Michigan	$39,180
New Jersey	$39,100

Skills

The most important passenger attendants skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for passenger attendants, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Passenger Attendants typically:

• Secure passengers for transportation by buckling seatbelts or fastening wheelchairs with tie-down straps.
• Provide boarding assistance to elderly, sick, or injured people.
• Respond to passengers' questions, requests, or complaints.
• Determine or facilitate seating arrangements.
• Provide customers with information on routes, gates, prices, timetables, terminals, or concourses.
• Perform equipment safety checks prior to departure.
• Greet passengers boarding transportation equipment and announce routes and stops.
• Count and verify tickets and seat reservations and record numbers of passengers boarding and disembarking.
• Explain and demonstrate safety procedures and safety equipment use.
• Open and close doors for passengers.
• Signal transportation operators to stop or to proceed.
• Adjust window shades or seat cushions at the request of passengers.

Work Activities

• Getting Information
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Developing and Building Teams
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Performing General Physical Activities

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Microsoft Office software

Related Careers

Careers similar to passenger attendants include:

• Orderlies
• School Bus Monitors
• Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
• Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
• Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
• Baggage Porters and Bellhops

Also Known As

Airline Lounge Receptionist, Airport Attendant, Attendant, Bath Aide, Bath Steward, Bath Stewardess, Bus Aide, Bus Assistant, Bus Attendant, Bus Monitor, Bus Steward, Car Porter, Chair Car Attendant, Chair Lift Operator, Club Car Attendant.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 53-6061.00