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Passenger Attendants Salary in Virginia

The median pay for a passenger attendants in Virginia is $28,610/year ($13.76/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $43K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Virginia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$29K
Median annual
$13.76/hr
Hourly rate
$25K
Entry level (10th %)
$43K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $29K get you in Virginia?

Estimated monthly take-home$1,991/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,646/mo
Rent as % of take-home82.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$30,183/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$345/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Virginia

Bar chart showing Passenger Attendants salary percentiles in Virginia: 10th percentile $24,960, 25th percentile $25,280, median $28,610, 75th percentile $32,000, 90th percentile $42,600. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$25K25th$25KMedian$29K75th$32K90th$43K
Bar chart showing Passenger Attendants salary percentiles in Virginia: 10th percentile $24,960, 25th percentile $25,280, median $28,610, 75th percentile $32,000, 90th percentile $42,600. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level passenger attendants (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $29K. Top earners bring in $43K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do passenger attendants make in Virginia?

The median is $28,610 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,960, and experienced passenger attendants can clear $42,600. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $29K enough to live in Virginia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,991/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 82.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a passenger attendants salary go in Virginia?

Virginia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median passenger attendants salary is worth about $30,183 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do passenger attendants get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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