Parking Attendant Salary in Indiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$31,360
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.08
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $35,150
State Rank
#29 of 51
1,930 employed here

How much does a Parking Attendant make in Indiana?

Parking Attendants in Indiana take home a median of $31,360 annually — roughly $15.08 an hour — which runs 11% below the national median of $35,150.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $23,380 while the top 10% make $41,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $27,970 and $35,820 a year.

Parking Attendant salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$23,380$11.24
25th percentile (early career)$27,970$13.45
50th percentile (median)$31,360$15.08
75th percentile (experienced)$35,820$17.22
90th percentile (top earners)$41,360$19.88

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 29th 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 Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($31,360) 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 Indiana?
The median Parking Attendant salary in Indiana is $31,360 per year, or about $15.08 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $23,380 at the entry level to $41,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Parking Attendants about 11% less than the national median of $35,150. Indiana ranks 29th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Parking Attendants?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $31,360 a year. About 1,930 Parking Attendants are employed in Indiana. 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 Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.