California Median
$62,280
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.94
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+33% vs US median
US median $46,730
State Rank
#2 of 41
1,710 employed here
How much does a Parking Enforcement Worker make in California?
Parking Enforcement Workers in California take home a median of $62,280 annually — roughly $29.94 an hour — which runs 33% above the national median of $46,730.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $40,040 while the top 10% make $86,040 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,680 and $77,350 a year.
Parking Enforcement Worker salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,040 | $19.25 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,680 | $22.44 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $62,280 | $29.94 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $77,350 | $37.19 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $86,040 | $41.37 |
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How California compares
California ranks 2nd out of 41 states and territories for Parking Enforcement Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Parking Enforcement Worker salary in other states
Washington $68,120Oregon $59,810Nevada $55,040Utah $52,670Massachusetts $51,980New Hampshire $51,580Wisconsin $49,060Ohio $48,510Colorado $47,910Montana $47,750New York $47,590Vermont $47,460Illinois $47,080Virginia $46,840Florida $46,160Maryland $46,060Kentucky $45,790Pennsylvania $45,770Oklahoma $45,200Connecticut $44,100Maine $44,040New Jersey $43,920Iowa $43,370South Carolina $43,040Kansas $42,420North Carolina $42,410Minnesota $41,670Hawaii $40,480Delaware $40,360Indiana $39,940Alabama $39,270Missouri $39,040Texas $38,720Michigan $37,460Georgia $36,100Tennessee $35,730Idaho $33,930West Virginia $30,490Arkansas $30,100Mississippi $27,550
Working as a Parking Enforcement Worker in California
Nationally, about 9,000 people work as Parking Enforcement Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($62,280) 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 Enforcement Worker make in California?
The median Parking Enforcement Worker salary in California is $62,280 per year, or about $29.94 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,040 at the entry level to $86,040 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Parking Enforcement Workers about 33% more than the national median of $46,730. California ranks 2nd out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Parking Enforcement Workers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $62,280 a year. About 1,710 Parking Enforcement Workers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.