Parking Attendant Salary in Missouri (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Missouri Median
$31,050
per year
Hourly Rate
$14.93
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $35,150
State Rank
#33 of 51
1,260 employed here

How much does a Parking Attendant make in Missouri?

Parking Attendants in Missouri take home a median of $31,050 annually — roughly $14.93 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $35,150.

Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $28,600 while the top 10% make $45,170 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,850 and $35,840 a year.

Parking Attendant salary range in Missouri

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,600$13.75
25th percentile (early career)$28,850$13.87
50th percentile (median)$31,050$14.93
75th percentile (experienced)$35,840$17.23
90th percentile (top earners)$45,170$21.72

How Missouri compares

Missouri ranks 33rd 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 Missouri

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 Missouri pay ($31,050) 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 Missouri?
The median Parking Attendant salary in Missouri is $31,050 per year, or about $14.93 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,600 at the entry level to $45,170 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Parking Attendants about 12% less than the national median of $35,150. Missouri ranks 33rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Parking Attendants?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $31,050 a year. About 1,260 Parking Attendants are employed in Missouri. 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 Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), 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.