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How much does a parking attendant make in Santa Cruz?

$37,770a year

Median yearly pay for parking attendants in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area. That is $18.16 an hour or $3,148 a month.

Hourly
$18.16
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
14 of 217
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,050Median: $37,770Highest 10%: $60,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,050$17.33
25th$36,290$17.45
Median$37,770$18.16
75th$60,120$28.90
90th$60,120$28.90

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for parking attendants.

San Jose, CA$45,030
San Francisco, CA$44,480
San Diego, CA$37,960
Santa Rosa, CA$37,510
Los Angeles, CA$37,280
Santa Maria, CA$37,100
Salinas, CA$36,890
Sacramento, CA$36,610
Oxnard, CA$35,050
Riverside, CA$35,020
Fresno, CA$34,670
Bakersfield, CA$34,320
Parking Attendant salary in California Parking Attendant salary in all states

Related jobs in Santa Cruz

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,880
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,500
Bus Driver$59,100
Bus Driver$57,780
Light Truck Driver$48,740
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,530
Laborer and Freight$44,050
Driver/Sales Worker$41,600
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$40,240
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$39,210
Salaries for every job in Santa Cruz, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a parking attendant make an hour in Santa Cruz?

The median hourly pay in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area is $18.16 ($37,770 a year).

Do parking attendants make more in Santa Cruz than the national average?

Yes: $37,770 against $35,150 nationally, 7% more.

How does Santa Cruz compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $38,060, so Santa Cruz pays 1% less.

Where does Santa Cruz rank for parking attendant pay?

14 of 217 metro areas with data.

How much does a parking attendant make starting out in Santa Cruz?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,120 or more.

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.