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Passenger Attendants

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.

Median salary (BLS)

$37,720

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$28k – $47k

Job outlook

+5% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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How to qualify

EstimateLicense required

Cost to qualify

$100–$2,600

Time to qualify

3.1 yr

Renewal

$50/yr

  1. 1

    Registered apprenticeship (paid)

    Experience

    Earn-while-you-learn training — apprentices are paid during the program; fees are tools/books, not tuition.

    $0–$2,000 · 36 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    Journeyman exam & state/local license

    License

    Most states and municipalities test and license journeyman-level trades workers.

    $100–$600 · 1 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Passenger Attendants" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Passenger Attendants

    Entry / Junior

    $27,970

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Passenger Attendants

    Established

    $37,720

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Passenger Attendants

    Senior

    $42,155

Key skills

A typical day

  • •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.

Fields of study

Any field

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