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Lower estimated automation risk
Why it fits
Strong passenger-safety move using briefings, emergency procedures, onboard service, passenger questions, and calm response.
Why it fits
Applies group assistance, safety orientation, route information, public speaking, schedules, and customer care.
Why it fits
Uses guest requests, directions, local information, reservations, problem solving, and courteous service.
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We rate jobs using four factors. These are:
- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions
These are some key things to think about when job hunting.
Risk & user votes
Calculated automation risk
Moderate Risk (41-60%): This occupation may be meaningfully affected by automation. Some parts of the role may be suitable for AI, software, or robotics, while others still rely on human skill, judgement, trust, or real-world context. People in this range may benefit from building skills that complement automation and reduce replacement risk.
More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.
Human strengths important in this job
These are human abilities and work contexts that are important in this occupation. They may help explain why parts of the role are harder to replace end-to-end, but they are not the only inputs into the automation score.
Assisting and caring for others
Quite importantWhy this matters
Social perceptiveness
Quite importantWhy this matters
What users think
Based on 29 votes
Our visitors have voted that it's probable this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 47% chance of automation.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Passenger Attendants will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
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Pay & outlook
Wages
In 2024, the median annual wage for Passenger Attendants was $37,560 ($18 per hour).
The median annual wage for Passenger Attendants was 24.1% lower than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.
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Wages over time
Growth
The number of 'Passenger Attendants' job openings is expected to rise 4.7% by 2034
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Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Volume
As of 2024 there were 25,340 people employed as 'Passenger Attendants' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 6 thousand people are employed as 'Passenger Attendants'.
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Job description
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.
O*NET-SOC code: 53-6061.00
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