Parking Enforcement Worker Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$38,720
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.62
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $46,730
State Rank
#34 of 41
270 employed here

How much does a Parking Enforcement Worker make in Texas?

A Parking Enforcement Worker working in Texas earns a median salary of $38,720 per year, or about $18.62 per hour. That is 17% below the national median of $46,730 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $30,890 while the top 10% make $46,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,330 and $43,740 a year.

Parking Enforcement Worker salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$30,890$14.85
25th percentile (early career)$35,330$16.99
50th percentile (median)$38,720$18.62
75th percentile (experienced)$43,740$21.03
90th percentile (top earners)$46,590$22.40

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 34th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($38,720) 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 Texas?
The median Parking Enforcement Worker salary in Texas is $38,720 per year, or about $18.62 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $30,890 at the entry level to $46,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Parking Enforcement Workers about 17% less than the national median of $46,730. Texas ranks 34th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Parking Enforcement Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,720 a year. About 270 Parking Enforcement Workers 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.