Parking Attendants Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for parking attendantss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$43,170
- California$41,330
- Colorado$41,330
- Oregon$39,610
- Vermont$39,090
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$25,980
- Oklahoma$26,090
- Mississippi$28,020
- Georgia$28,990
- Alabama$28,990
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $43,170 | $43,180 | $21 | +23.4% | 2,860 |
| 2 | California | $41,330 | $38,060 | $20 | +18.1% | 21,290 |
| 3 | Colorado | $41,330 | $39,330 | $20 | +18.1% | 1,390 |
| 4 | Oregon | $39,610 | $38,730 | $19 | +13.2% | 1,300 |
| 5 | Vermont | $39,090 | $38,160 | $19 | +11.7% | 90 |
| 6 | Illinois | $38,990 | $36,730 | $19 | +11.4% | 5,320 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $38,280 | $37,360 | $18 | +9.4% | 3,330 |
| 8 | Maryland | $38,200 | $35,210 | $18 | +9.2% | 1,530 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $38,010 | $37,220 | $18 | +8.6% | 1,900 |
| 10 | Maine | $37,410 | $30,860 | $18 | +6.9% | 100 |
| 11 | Alaska | $37,390 | $36,580 | $18 | +6.9% | 90 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $37,010 | $33,690 | $18 | +5.8% | 1,600 |
| 13 | New York | $36,790 | $35,920 | $18 | +5.1% | 12,440 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $36,740 | $36,010 | $18 | +5% | 320 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $36,090 | $35,100 | $17 | +3.1% | 5,110 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $36,070 | $34,360 | $17 | +3.1% | 2,240 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $35,910 | $35,250 | $17 | +2.6% | 1,470 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $35,910 | $34,390 | $17 | +2.6% | 520 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $35,550 | $34,220 | $17 | +1.6% | 240 |
| 20 | Arizona | $35,320 | $34,230 | $17 | +0.9% | 3,130 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $34,670 | $35,550 | $17 | -0.9% | 170 |
| 22 | Utah | $34,600 | $34,630 | $17 | -1.1% | 710 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $33,970 | $35,780 | $16 | -2.9% | 110 |
| 24 | Delaware | $33,930 | $34,230 | $16 | -3% | 200 |
| 25 | Missouri | $33,590 | $31,050 | $16 | -4% | 1,260 |
| 26 | Michigan | $33,170 | $33,690 | $16 | -5.2% | 3,210 |
| 27 | Idaho | $32,850 | $31,990 | $16 | -6.1% | 470 |
| 28 | Nevada | $32,530 | $29,750 | $16 | -7% | 2,660 |
| 29 | Kansas | $32,520 | $30,320 | $16 | -7.1% | 90 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $32,430 | $31,100 | $16 | -7.3% | 4,930 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $32,270 | $31,270 | $16 | -7.8% | 1,290 |
| 32 | Ohio | $32,210 | $30,100 | $15 | -7.9% | 3,050 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $32,200 | $32,880 | $15 | -8% | 460 |
| 34 | Indiana | $32,080 | $31,360 | $15 | -8.3% | 1,930 |
| 35 | Florida | $31,890 | $29,650 | $15 | -8.9% | 17,670 |
| 36 | Texas | $31,890 | $31,200 | $15 | -8.9% | 12,100 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $31,810 | $31,630 | $15 | -9.1% | 1,480 |
| 38 | Virginia | $31,710 | $30,110 | $15 | -9.4% | 1,830 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $31,470 | $30,530 | $15 | -10.1% | 420 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $31,400 | $30,460 | $15 | -10.3% | 150 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $30,600 | $30,780 | $15 | -12.5% | 2,660 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $30,510 | $30,540 | $15 | -12.8% | 2,930 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $30,480 | $31,490 | $15 | -12.9% | 1,300 |
| 44 | Montana | $30,440 | $27,100 | $15 | -13% | 60 |
| 45 | Iowa | $30,220 | $30,070 | $15 | -13.6% | 1,050 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $30,100 | $29,890 | $14 | -14% | 310 |
| 47 | Alabama | $28,990 | $30,350 | $14 | -17.1% | 1,110 |
| 48 | Georgia | $28,990 | $28,960 | $14 | -17.1% | 4,660 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $28,020 | $26,420 | $13 | -19.9% | 320 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $26,090 | $27,230 | $13 | -25.4% | 870 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $25,980 | $23,920 | $12 | -25.8% | 2,130 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 256 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Springs, CO | $47,320 | $43,710 | 150 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $45,030 | $46,290 | 650 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,480 | $46,810 | 3,470 |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $43,790 | $44,310 | 2,230 |
| 5 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $43,730 | $42,120 | 120 |
| 6 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $40,660 | $39,170 | 30 |
| 7 | Bellingham, WA | $39,520 | $40,870 | 30 |
| 8 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $39,480 | $40,600 | 990 |
| 9 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $39,020 | $38,270 | 40 |
| 10 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $38,620 | $41,030 | 1,040 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing parking attendantss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations | $54,070 | $50,380 | — |
| 2 | Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | $49,350 | $45,030 | — |
| 3 | Hospitals, State Government Owned | $49,050 | $48,140 | 150 |
| 4 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, State Government Owned | $49,050 | $48,220 | 150 |
| 5 | Truck Transportation | $44,240 | $42,190 | 100 |
| 6 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $41,460 | $44,090 | 960 |
| 7 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $40,490 | $43,280 | 1,300 |
| 8 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $40,240 | $41,520 | 980 |
| 9 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $40,190 | $43,430 | 1,210 |
| 10 | Offices of Physicians | $39,820 | $41,970 | 80 |
| 11 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $39,560 | $40,380 | 1,190 |
| 12 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $39,460 | $43,400 | 1,030 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do parking attendants make in the U.S.?
The median parking attendants salary in the United States is $35,150 per year (mean $34,990), and about 80% earn between $27,040 and $44,550.
How much do parking attendants make per hour?
Roughly $17 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $34,990 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays parking attendants the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for parking attendants at $43,170 per year (median $43,180).
What is the job outlook for parking attendants?
Employment is projected to change +3% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 18,500 openings per year.