How much does a parking attendant make?
The median parking attendant in the United States earns $35,150 per year, about $16.90 an hour. That is the midpoint of the profession: half of all parking attendants earn more, and half earn less.
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. SOC code 53-6021.
Parking attendant salary range
Pay for parking attendants spans a wide band. The lowest paid 10 percent earn under $27,040 a year, while the highest paid 10 percent take home more than $44,550. The average (mean) wage is $34,990, close to the median.
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,040 | $13.00 | Lowest paid |
| 25th percentile | $29,960 | $14.41 | |
| Median (50th) | $35,150 | $16.90 | Midpoint |
| 75th percentile | $37,670 | $18.11 | |
| 90th percentile | $44,550 | $21.42 | Highest paid |
Figures are national wage estimates for parking attendants (SOC 53-6021), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025.
Parking attendant salary by state
Where you work changes the paycheck. Parking attendants earn the most in Washington at $43,180 a year, and the least in Louisiana at $23,920. The table below lists every state with published data, ranked by median annual salary.
| State | Median annual | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $43,180 | 2,860 |
| Colorado | $39,330 | 1,390 |
| Oregon | $38,730 | 1,300 |
| Vermont | $38,160 | 90 |
| California | $38,060 | 21,290 |
| Massachusetts | $37,360 | 3,330 |
| District of Columbia | $37,220 | 1,900 |
| Illinois | $36,730 | 5,320 |
| Alaska | $36,580 | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $36,010 | 320 |
| New York | $35,920 | 12,440 |
| Wyoming | $35,780 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $35,550 | 170 |
| Minnesota | $35,250 | 1,470 |
| Maryland | $35,210 | 1,530 |
| New Jersey | $35,100 | 5,110 |
| Utah | $34,630 | 710 |
| Rhode Island | $34,390 | 520 |
| Connecticut | $34,360 | 2,240 |
| Arizona | $34,230 | 3,130 |
| Delaware | $34,230 | 200 |
| South Dakota | $34,220 | 240 |
| Hawaii | $33,690 | 1,600 |
| Michigan | $33,690 | 3,210 |
| Nebraska | $32,880 | 460 |
| Idaho | $31,990 | 470 |
| Kentucky | $31,630 | 1,480 |
| South Carolina | $31,490 | 1,300 |
| Indiana | $31,360 | 1,930 |
| Wisconsin | $31,270 | 1,290 |
| Texas | $31,200 | 12,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,100 | 4,930 |
| Missouri | $31,050 | 1,260 |
| Maine | $30,860 | 100 |
| Tennessee | $30,780 | 2,660 |
| North Carolina | $30,540 | 2,930 |
| New Mexico | $30,530 | 420 |
| West Virginia | $30,460 | 150 |
| Alabama | $30,350 | 1,110 |
| Kansas | $30,320 | 90 |
| Virginia | $30,110 | 1,830 |
| Ohio | $30,100 | 3,050 |
| Iowa | $30,070 | 1,050 |
| Arkansas | $29,890 | 310 |
| Nevada | $29,750 | 2,660 |
| Florida | $29,650 | 17,670 |
| Georgia | $28,960 | 4,660 |
| Oklahoma | $27,230 | 870 |
| Montana | $27,100 | 60 |
| Mississippi | $26,420 | 320 |
| Louisiana | $23,920 | 2,130 |
State median wages for parking attendants (SOC 53-6021), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS state files, May 2025. States where the BLS does not publish a median are not shown.
Job outlook for parking attendants
The BLS projects employment of parking attendants to grow 2% from 2025 to 2035. That is about as fast as the 3.5% average for all occupations. That works out to roughly 139,200 jobs in 2025 moving toward 142,000 by 2035.
Across the decade, the BLS expects about 16,400 openings a year for parking attendants. Most come from the need to replace workers who move to other jobs or leave the workforce, on top of any new positions from growth.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, 2025-35 (Table 1.2, Occupational projections and worker characteristics).
How to become a parking attendant
The typical entry-level education for parking attendants is no formal educational credential, according to the BLS. New hires typically complete short-term on-the-job training to reach full competency.
A four-year college degree is usually not required to start, which makes this one of the jobs you can enter without a bachelor's degree. See more high paying jobs without a degree .
Education, training, and experience data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program.
What affects how much a parking attendant earns
Route type, employer, endorsements, and hours behind the wheel drive pay. Long-haul, specialized freight, and union employers tend to sit at the top of the range, while local and entry-level roles start lower.
Location is one of the clearest factors. The gap between the top paying state (Washington, $43,180) and the lowest (Louisiana, $23,920) shows how much geography alone can move the number, before experience or specialization.
About 137,880 people work as parking attendants in the United States. At $35,150 a year, the job pays below the $50,980 median for all U.S. jobs.
Parking attendant salary FAQ
How much does a parking attendant make an hour?
The median hourly wage for a parking attendant is $16.90. The middle half of parking attendants earn between $14.41 and $18.11 per hour.
What is the highest parking attendant salary?
The highest paid 10 percent of parking attendants earn more than $44,550 per year. Top earners usually have the most experience and work in the best paying regions and industries.
How much does a parking attendant make a year?
The median annual salary for a parking attendant is $35,150. The average (mean) wage is $34,990, close to the median.
Is being a parking attendant a well paid job?
At $35,150 a year, a parking attendant earns below the $50,980 median for all U.S. jobs. About 137,880 people work as parking attendants in the United States.
Which state pays parking attendants the most?
Washington has the highest median salary for parking attendants at $43,180 a year. Colorado ($39,330) and Oregon ($38,730) follow. State medians come from the BLS OEWS state files, May 2025.
Is being a parking attendant a good career?
Employment of parking attendants is projected to grow 2% from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as the 3.5% average for all occupations. The BLS projects about 16,400 openings each year, from growth and from workers leaving the occupation.
Do you need a degree to become a parking attendant?
No. The BLS lists the typical entry-level education for parking attendants as no formal educational credential, so a four-year degree is usually not required to start.
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