Passenger Attendants

What They Do

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 and Flight Attendants.

Passenger attendant Salaries

• 2020 employment: 23,200
• May 2021 median annual wage: $30,470

Job Outlook for Passenger attendants

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

• Number of new jobs: 4,100
• Growth rate: 18 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Passenger attendant

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work experience in a related occupation: None
• Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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