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Passenger Attendants

Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed

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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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $37,720/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$27,970$46,590

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +4.7% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.

About 4,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Service OrientationActive ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringCoordinationReading ComprehensionPersuasionCritical ThinkingNegotiation
Top knowledge areas
TransportationEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyAdministration and ManagementTelecommunicationsAdministrative
Core tasks

• 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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Passenger Attendants?

The median pay for Passenger Attendants is $37,720 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Passenger Attendants?

Employment for Passenger Attendants is projected to change +4.7% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Passenger Attendants?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How many job openings are there each year for Passenger Attendants?

About 4,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.