How much does a parking attendant make in California?
$38,060a year
Median yearly pay for parking attendants in California. That is $18.30 an hour or $3,172 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.30
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,760Median: $38,060Highest 10%: $50,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| 25th | $36,660 | $17.63 | |
| Median | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| 75th | $44,560 | $21.42 | |
| 90th | $50,280 | $24.17 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $45,030 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,480 |
| Napa, CA | $38,430 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,960 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $37,770 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $37,510 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,280 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $37,100 |
| Salinas, CA | $36,890 |
| Sacramento, CA | $36,610 |
| Modesto, CA | $35,180 |
| Oxnard, CA | $35,050 |
| Riverside, CA | $35,020 |
| Fresno, CA | $34,670 |
| El Centro, CA | $34,350 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $34,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for parking attendants.
| 2. Colorado | $39,330 |
| 3. Oregon | $38,730 |
| 4. Vermont | $38,160 |
| 5. California | $38,060 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $37,360 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $37,220 |
| 8. Illinois | $36,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a parking attendant make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.30 ($38,060 a year).
Do parking attendants make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $38,060 against $35,150 nationally, 8% more.
Where does California rank for parking attendant pay?
California ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays parking attendants the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $45,030 a year.
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.