Parking Enforcement Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for parking enforcement workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $51,190 ≈ $25/hr
National median salary $46,730
Total employment 9,050 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -1.5%
Decline
Annual openings 700 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 8,400 → 8,200 (-100)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$67,770
- California$64,190
- Oregon$62,160
- Nevada$61,390
- Massachusetts$53,980
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$31,190
- Mississippi$32,300
- Arkansas$32,860
- Idaho$36,460
- Georgia$36,670
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $67,770 | $68,120 | $33 | +32.4% | 190 |
| 2 | California | $64,190 | $62,280 | $31 | +25.4% | 1,710 |
| 3 | Oregon | $62,160 | $59,810 | $30 | +21.4% | 80 |
| 4 | Nevada | $61,390 | $55,040 | $30 | +19.9% | 40 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $53,980 | $51,980 | $26 | +5.5% | 300 |
| 6 | Illinois | $51,730 | $47,080 | $25 | +1.1% | — |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $51,680 | $49,060 | $25 | +1% | 150 |
| 8 | Colorado | $51,280 | $47,910 | $25 | +0.2% | 100 |
| 9 | New York | $51,050 | $47,590 | $25 | -0.3% | 730 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $50,880 | $44,100 | $24 | -0.6% | 70 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $49,480 | $51,580 | $24 | -3.3% | 70 |
| 12 | Maryland | $49,400 | $46,060 | $24 | -3.5% | 250 |
| 13 | Utah | $48,830 | $52,670 | $23 | -4.6% | 70 |
| 14 | Virginia | $48,010 | $46,840 | $23 | -6.2% | 130 |
| 15 | Montana | $47,850 | $47,750 | $23 | -6.5% | 40 |
| 16 | Ohio | $47,550 | $48,510 | $23 | -7.1% | 110 |
| 17 | Maine | $47,440 | $44,040 | $23 | -7.3% | 30 |
| 18 | Vermont | $47,180 | $47,460 | $23 | -7.8% | 30 |
| 19 | Florida | $46,750 | $46,160 | $22 | -8.7% | 710 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $46,340 | $41,670 | $22 | -9.5% | 40 |
| 21 | Iowa | $45,360 | $43,370 | $22 | -11.4% | 50 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $45,130 | $40,480 | $22 | -11.8% | 30 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $45,020 | $43,920 | $22 | -12.1% | 470 |
| 24 | Delaware | $44,190 | $40,360 | $21 | -13.7% | 70 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $43,570 | $45,770 | $21 | -14.9% | 660 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $43,220 | $43,040 | $21 | -15.6% | 120 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $42,870 | $42,410 | $21 | -16.3% | 80 |
| 28 | Kansas | $42,630 | $42,420 | $21 | -16.7% | 40 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $42,210 | $45,200 | $20 | -17.5% | 60 |
| 30 | Missouri | $41,460 | $39,040 | $20 | -19% | 70 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $41,420 | $45,790 | $20 | -19.1% | 30 |
| 32 | Alabama | $40,080 | $39,270 | $19 | -21.7% | 40 |
| 33 | Indiana | $39,600 | $39,940 | $19 | -22.6% | 100 |
| 34 | Michigan | $39,550 | $37,460 | $19 | -22.7% | 180 |
| 35 | Texas | $39,080 | $38,720 | $19 | -23.7% | 270 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $37,000 | $35,730 | $18 | -27.7% | 40 |
| 37 | Georgia | $36,670 | $36,100 | $18 | -28.4% | 40 |
| 38 | Idaho | $36,460 | $33,930 | $18 | -28.8% | 60 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $32,860 | $30,100 | $16 | -35.8% | 50 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $32,300 | $27,550 | $16 | -36.9% | 40 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $31,190 | $30,490 | $15 | -39.1% | 50 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 40 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $86,040 | $82,270 | 510 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $76,870 | $71,800 | 130 |
| 3 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $76,750 | $69,770 | 50 |
| 4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $70,590 | $66,120 | 70 |
| 5 | Salinas, CA | $62,850 | $66,180 | 30 |
| 6 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $62,160 | $58,970 | 120 |
| 7 | Madison, WI | $62,000 | $63,570 | 40 |
| 8 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $60,650 | $56,230 | 70 |
| 9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $60,640 | $59,760 | 320 |
| 10 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $58,270 | $53,360 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing parking enforcement workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $70,920 | $64,670 | 180 |
| 2 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $47,490 | $52,710 | 7,580 |
| 3 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $47,490 | $52,710 | 7,580 |
| 4 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $47,320 | $52,420 | 7,400 |
| 5 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $47,320 | $52,330 | 7,470 |
| 6 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $47,240 | $52,010 | 8,370 |
| 7 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $46,730 | $51,190 | 9,050 |
| 8 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $44,800 | $49,350 | 900 |
| 9 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $44,050 | $44,580 | 80 |
| 10 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $44,050 | $44,580 | 80 |
| 11 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $42,490 | $45,960 | 760 |
| 12 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $42,420 | $46,070 | 690 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do parking enforcement workers make in the U.S.?
The median parking enforcement workers salary in the United States is $46,730 per year (mean $51,190), and about 80% earn between $35,130 and $75,340.
How much do parking enforcement workers make per hour?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $51,190 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays parking enforcement workers the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for parking enforcement workers at $67,770 per year (median $68,120).
What is the job outlook for parking enforcement workers?
Employment is projected to change -1.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 700 openings per year.