California Median
$38,060
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.30
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $35,150
State Rank
#5 of 51
21,290 employed here
How much does a Parking Attendant make in California?
A Parking Attendant working in California earns a median salary of $38,060 per year, or about $18.30 per hour. That is 8% above the national median of $35,150 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $35,760 while the top 10% make $50,280 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,660 and $44,560 a year.
Parking Attendant salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,760 | $17.19 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,660 | $17.63 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $38,060 | $18.30 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $44,560 | $21.42 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $50,280 | $24.17 |
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How California compares
California ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories for Parking Attendant pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Parking Attendant salary in other states
Washington $43,180Colorado $39,330Oregon $38,730Vermont $38,160Massachusetts $37,360District of Columbia $37,220Illinois $36,730Alaska $36,580New Hampshire $36,010New York $35,920Wyoming $35,780North Dakota $35,550Minnesota $35,250Maryland $35,210New Jersey $35,100Utah $34,630Rhode Island $34,390Connecticut $34,360Arizona $34,230Delaware $34,230South Dakota $34,220Hawaii $33,690Michigan $33,690Nebraska $32,880Idaho $31,990Kentucky $31,630South Carolina $31,490Indiana $31,360Wisconsin $31,270Texas $31,200Pennsylvania $31,100Missouri $31,050Maine $30,860Tennessee $30,780North Carolina $30,540New Mexico $30,530West Virginia $30,460Alabama $30,350Kansas $30,320Virginia $30,110Ohio $30,100Iowa $30,070Arkansas $29,890Nevada $29,750Florida $29,650Georgia $28,960Oklahoma $27,230Montana $27,100Mississippi $26,420Louisiana $23,920
Working as a Parking Attendant in California
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 California pay ($38,060) 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 California?
The median Parking Attendant salary in California is $38,060 per year, or about $18.30 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,760 at the entry level to $50,280 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Parking Attendants about 8% more than the national median of $35,150. California ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Parking Attendants?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $38,060 a year. About 21,290 Parking Attendants are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.