Careers · Passenger Attendants · California
Passenger Attendants in California
Passenger attendants help keep travelers safe and comfortable on ships, buses, trains, and at stations or terminals. They explain safety equipment use, serve food and beverages, answer travel questions, and assist passengers throughout their journey In California the median pay is $43,340 a year, 15% above the national median of $37,720.
$43,340median pay in California, per year
$37,060–$50,210middle half earn
2,810employed in California
$37,720U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationMonitoringCritical ThinkingPersuasionInstructing
Knowledge areas
TransportationCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityPersonnel and Human ResourcesEnglish Language
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Passenger Attendants.
Licenses and training in California
Passenger Attendants pay in other states
Alaska · $54,290District of Columbia · $52,730Kentucky · $44,810Massachusetts · $43,350Hawaii · $42,360Washington · $41,760New York · $41,590Michigan · $40,250Oregon · $39,910New Jersey · $39,760
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against passenger attendants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against passenger attendants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 53-6061.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.