Parking Attendant Salary in Washington (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Washington Median
$43,180
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+23% vs US median
US median $35,150
State Rank
#1 of 51
2,860 employed here

How much does a Parking Attendant make in Washington?

Parking Attendants in Washington take home a median of $43,180 annually — roughly $20.76 an hour — which runs 23% above the national median of $35,150.

Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $36,120 while the top 10% make $50,400 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,110 and $46,410 a year.

Parking Attendant salary range in Washington

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,120$17.37
25th percentile (early career)$38,110$18.32
50th percentile (median)$43,180$20.76
75th percentile (experienced)$46,410$22.31
90th percentile (top earners)$50,400$24.23

How Washington compares

Washington ranks 1st 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 Washington

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 Washington pay ($43,180) 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 Washington?
The median Parking Attendant salary in Washington is $43,180 per year, or about $20.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,120 at the entry level to $50,400 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Parking Attendants about 23% more than the national median of $35,150. Washington ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Parking Attendants?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $43,180 a year. About 2,860 Parking Attendants are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), 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.