How much does a parking attendant make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $16.90 an hour or $2,929 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.90
- Average (mean)
- $34,990
- Jobs
- 137,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $29,960 | $14.40 | |
| Median | $35,150 | $16.90 | |
| 75th | $37,670 | $18.11 | |
| 90th | $44,550 | $21.42 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $43,180 |
| Colorado | $39,330 |
| Oregon | $38,730 |
| Vermont | $38,160 |
| California | $38,060 |
| Massachusetts | $37,360 |
| District of Columbia | $37,220 |
| Illinois | $36,730 |
| Alaska | $36,580 |
| New Hampshire | $36,010 |
| New York | $35,920 |
| Wyoming | $35,780 |
| North Dakota | $35,550 |
| Minnesota | $35,250 |
| Maryland | $35,210 |
| New Jersey | $35,100 |
| Utah | $34,630 |
| Rhode Island | $34,390 |
| Connecticut | $34,360 |
| Arizona | $34,230 |
| Delaware | $34,230 |
| South Dakota | $34,220 |
| Hawaii | $33,690 |
| Michigan | $33,690 |
| Nebraska | $32,880 |
| Idaho | $31,990 |
| Kentucky | $31,630 |
| South Carolina | $31,490 |
| Indiana | $31,360 |
| Wisconsin | $31,270 |
| Texas | $31,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,100 |
| Missouri | $31,050 |
| Maine | $30,860 |
| Tennessee | $30,780 |
| North Carolina | $30,540 |
| New Mexico | $30,530 |
| West Virginia | $30,460 |
| Alabama | $30,350 |
| Kansas | $30,320 |
| Virginia | $30,110 |
| Ohio | $30,100 |
| Iowa | $30,070 |
| Arkansas | $29,890 |
| Nevada | $29,750 |
| Florida | $29,650 |
| Georgia | $28,960 |
| Oklahoma | $27,230 |
| Montana | $27,100 |
| Mississippi | $26,420 |
| Louisiana | $23,920 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $47,320 |
| San Jose, CA | $45,030 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,480 |
| Seattle, WA | $43,790 |
| Bellingham, WA | $39,520 |
| Portland, OR | $39,480 |
| Denver, CO | $38,620 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $38,520 |
| Kahului, HI | $38,480 |
| Napa, CA | $38,430 |
| Burlington, VT | $38,340 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,960 |
| Chicago, IL | $37,810 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $37,770 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,710 |
In other countries
Parking Attendant belongs to the international group "Elementary workers not elsewhere classified".
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- Transportation Worker$45,650
Frequently asked questions
How much does a parking attendant make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $16.90 ($35,150 a year).
How much does a parking attendant make a month?
About $2,929 a month before tax, based on a median of $35,150 a year.
How much does a parking attendant make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,040 or less a year ($13.00 an hour); the top 10% make $44,550 or more.
Which state pays parking attendants the most?
Washington, with a median of $43,180 a year, followed by Colorado ($39,330) and Oregon ($38,730).
Which city pays parking attendants the most?
Colorado Springs, CO, with a median of $47,320 a year.
How many parking attendants are there in the United States?
About 137,880 people work as parking attendants.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.