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Passenger Attendants average salary by city in California
- San Jose$56,870
- Los Angeles$46,300
- San Francisco$44,950
- San Diego$41,090
- Sacramento$40,440
- Santa Maria$39,880
- Riverside$38,970
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $56,870 | $43,580 | $43,580 | $46,270 | 110 |
| Los Angeles | $46,300 | $39,460 | $37,060 | $38,394 | 114 |
| San Francisco | $44,950 | $44,800 | $44,110 | $37,364 | 116 |
| San Diego | $41,090 | $39,100 | $36,510 | $34,417 | 112 |
| Sacramento | $40,440 | $37,680 | $35,480 | $33,920 | 107 |
| Santa Maria | $39,880 | $37,970 | $37,590 | $33,493 | 109 |
| Riverside | $38,970 | $34,750 | $34,320 | $32,798 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-6061.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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