Parking Enforcement Worker Salary in Montana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Montana Median
$47,750
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.96
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $46,730
State Rank
#11 of 41
40 employed here

How much does a Parking Enforcement Worker make in Montana?

Parking Enforcement Workers in Montana take home a median of $47,750 annually — roughly $22.96 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $46,730.

Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $38,930 while the top 10% make $57,020 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,770 and $53,130 a year.

Parking Enforcement Worker salary range in Montana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,930$18.72
25th percentile (early career)$41,770$20.08
50th percentile (median)$47,750$22.96
75th percentile (experienced)$53,130$25.54
90th percentile (top earners)$57,020$27.41

How Montana compares

Montana ranks 11th out of 41 states and territories for Parking Enforcement Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$68,120
2California$62,280
3Oregon$59,810
4Nevada$55,040
5Utah$52,670

Working as a Parking Enforcement Worker in Montana

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 Montana pay ($47,750) 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 Montana?
The median Parking Enforcement Worker salary in Montana is $47,750 per year, or about $22.96 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,930 at the entry level to $57,020 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays Parking Enforcement Workers about 2% more than the national median of $46,730. Montana ranks 11th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for Parking Enforcement Workers?
Yes on pay — Montana pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,750 a year. About 40 Parking Enforcement Workers are employed in Montana. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Montana?
The highest-paying occupations in Montana include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($560,820), Physician, All Other ($438,850), Radiologist ($360,330), 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.