How much does a parking enforcement worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.47 an hour or $3,894 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.47
- Average (mean)
- $51,190
- Jobs
- 9,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,130 | $16.89 | |
| 25th | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| Median | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 75th | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| 90th | $75,340 | $36.22 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $68,120 |
| California | $62,280 |
| Oregon | $59,810 |
| Nevada | $55,040 |
| Utah | $52,670 |
| Massachusetts | $51,980 |
| New Hampshire | $51,580 |
| Wisconsin | $49,060 |
| Ohio | $48,510 |
| Colorado | $47,910 |
| Montana | $47,750 |
| New York | $47,590 |
| Vermont | $47,460 |
| Illinois | $47,080 |
| Virginia | $46,840 |
| Florida | $46,160 |
| Maryland | $46,060 |
| Kentucky | $45,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,770 |
| Oklahoma | $45,200 |
| Connecticut | $44,100 |
| Maine | $44,040 |
| New Jersey | $43,920 |
| Iowa | $43,370 |
| South Carolina | $43,040 |
| Kansas | $42,420 |
| North Carolina | $42,410 |
| Minnesota | $41,670 |
| Hawaii | $40,480 |
| Delaware | $40,360 |
| Indiana | $39,940 |
| Alabama | $39,270 |
| Missouri | $39,040 |
| Texas | $38,720 |
| Michigan | $37,460 |
| Georgia | $36,100 |
| Tennessee | $35,730 |
| Idaho | $33,930 |
| West Virginia | $30,490 |
| Arkansas | $30,100 |
| Mississippi | $27,550 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $86,040 |
| Seattle, WA | $76,870 |
| Portland, OR | $76,750 |
| San Jose, CA | $70,590 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,850 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,160 |
| Madison, WI | $62,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,650 |
| Washington, DC | $60,640 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,270 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $55,820 |
| Boston, MA | $51,980 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,090 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $49,060 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,000 |
In other countries
Parking Enforcement Worker belongs to the international group "Protective services workers not elsewhere classified".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Bailiff$56,600
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$58,940
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$93,790
- Fish and Game Warden$74,060
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,210
- Transit and Railroad Police$90,230
Frequently asked questions
How much does a parking enforcement worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.47 ($46,730 a year).
How much does a parking enforcement worker make a month?
About $3,894 a month before tax, based on a median of $46,730 a year.
How much does a parking enforcement worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,130 or less a year ($16.89 an hour); the top 10% make $75,340 or more.
Which state pays parking enforcement workers the most?
Washington, with a median of $68,120 a year, followed by California ($62,280) and Oregon ($59,810).
Which city pays parking enforcement workers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $86,040 a year.
How many parking enforcement workers are there in the United States?
About 9,050 people work as parking enforcement workers.
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.