Parking Attendant Salary in Maryland (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$35,210
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.93
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $35,150
State Rank
#15 of 51
1,530 employed here

How much does a Parking Attendant make in Maryland?

Parking Attendants in Maryland take home a median of $35,210 annually — roughly $16.93 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $35,150.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $31,200 while the top 10% make $46,960 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $32,010 and $38,800 a year.

Parking Attendant salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,200$15.00
25th percentile (early career)$32,010$15.39
50th percentile (median)$35,210$16.93
75th percentile (experienced)$38,800$18.65
90th percentile (top earners)$46,960$22.58

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 15th 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 Maryland

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 Maryland pay ($35,210) 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 Maryland?
The median Parking Attendant salary in Maryland is $35,210 per year, or about $16.93 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,200 at the entry level to $46,960 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Parking Attendants about 0% more than the national median of $35,150. Maryland ranks 15th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Parking Attendants?
Yes on pay — Maryland pays above the national median for this occupation, at $35,210 a year. About 1,530 Parking Attendants are employed in Maryland. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.