Parking Attendant Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Parking Attendants in Arkansas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arkansas Median
$29,890
per year
Hourly Rate
$14.37
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $35,150
State Rank
#44 of 51
310 employed here

How much does a Parking Attendant make in Arkansas?

Parking Attendants in Arkansas take home a median of $29,890 annually — roughly $14.37 an hour — which runs 15% below the national median of $35,150.

Within Arkansas, entry-level pay starts around $22,930 while the top 10% make $34,970 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,370 and $33,890 a year.

Parking Attendant salary range in Arkansas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$22,930$11.02
25th percentile (early career)$28,370$13.64
50th percentile (median)$29,890$14.37
75th percentile (experienced)$33,890$16.29
90th percentile (top earners)$34,970$16.81

How Arkansas compares

Arkansas ranks 44th out of 51 states and territories for Parking Attendant pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$43,180
2Colorado$39,330
3Oregon$38,730
4Vermont$38,160
5California$38,060

Working as a Parking Attendant in Arkansas

Nationally, about 138,000 people work as Parking Attendants in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Arkansas pay ($29,890) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Parking Attendant make in Arkansas?
The median Parking Attendant salary in Arkansas is $29,890 per year, or about $14.37 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $22,930 at the entry level to $34,970 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arkansas pay compare to the national average?
Arkansas pays Parking Attendants about 15% less than the national median of $35,150. Arkansas ranks 44th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arkansas a good state for Parking Attendants?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $29,890 a year. About 310 Parking Attendants are employed in Arkansas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arkansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Arkansas include Dermatologist ($422,060), Neurologist ($317,880), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($262,470), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.