Parking Attendant Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$31,200
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $35,150
State Rank
#31 of 51
12,100 employed here

How much does a Parking Attendant make in Texas?

Parking Attendants in Texas take home a median of $31,200 annually — roughly $15.00 an hour — which runs 11% below the national median of $35,150.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $23,960 while the top 10% make $40,240 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $29,230 and $35,520 a year.

Parking Attendant salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$23,960$11.52
25th percentile (early career)$29,230$14.05
50th percentile (median)$31,200$15.00
75th percentile (experienced)$35,520$17.08
90th percentile (top earners)$40,240$19.35

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 31st 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($31,200) 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 Texas?
The median Parking Attendant salary in Texas is $31,200 per year, or about $15.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $23,960 at the entry level to $40,240 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Parking Attendants about 11% less than the national median of $35,150. Texas ranks 31st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Parking Attendants?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $31,200 a year. About 12,100 Parking Attendants are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.