Median Salary
$35,150
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$16.90
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$44,550
entry level starts ~$27,040
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 138,000 employed
How much does a Parking Attendant make?
Parking Attendants in the United States bring home a median salary of $35,150 a year, or around $16.90 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $27,040, while the top 10% earn $44,550.
That is $26,240 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Parking Attendant salary range by percentile
Half of all Parking Attendants earn between $29,960 and $37,670 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,040 | $13.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $29,960 | $14.40 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $35,150 | $16.90 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $37,670 | $18.11 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $44,550 | $21.42 |
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Highest-paying states for Parking Attendant
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Parking Attendant pay at $43,180 a year, followed by Colorado ($39,330) and Oregon ($38,730). At the other end, Louisiana posts the lowest median at $23,920 — a gap of $19,260 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Parking Attendant salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Washington $43,180Colorado $39,330Oregon $38,730Vermont $38,160California $38,060Massachusetts $37,360District of Columbia $37,220Illinois $36,730Alaska $36,580New Hampshire $36,010New York $35,920Wyoming $35,780North Dakota $35,550Minnesota $35,250Maryland $35,210New Jersey $35,100Utah $34,630Rhode Island $34,390Connecticut $34,360Arizona $34,230Delaware $34,230South Dakota $34,220Hawaii $33,690Michigan $33,690Nebraska $32,880Idaho $31,990Kentucky $31,630South Carolina $31,490Indiana $31,360Wisconsin $31,270Texas $31,200Pennsylvania $31,100Missouri $31,050Maine $30,860Tennessee $30,780North Carolina $30,540New Mexico $30,530West Virginia $30,460Alabama $30,350Kansas $30,320Virginia $30,110Ohio $30,100Iowa $30,070Arkansas $29,890Nevada $29,750Florida $29,650Georgia $28,960Oklahoma $27,230Montana $27,100Mississippi $26,420Louisiana $23,920
Workforce and education
About 138,000 people work as Parking Attendants in the United States. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Parking Attendant make in the United States?
The median Parking Attendant salary in the United States is $35,150 per year, or about $16.90 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $27,040, while the top 10% of earners make $44,550 or more.
How does Parking Attendant pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Parking Attendant median of $35,150 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Parking Attendants the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Parking Attendants, with a median salary of $43,180 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Parking Attendant?
Becoming a Parking Attendant typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Parking Attendants work in the United States?
About 138,000 people were employed as Parking Attendants in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.