How much does a parking enforcement worker make in California?
$62,280a year
Median yearly pay for parking enforcement workers in California. That is $29.94 an hour or $5,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.94
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,040Median: $62,280Highest 10%: $86,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,040 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| Median | $62,280 | $29.94 | |
| 75th | $77,350 | $37.19 | |
| 90th | $86,040 | $41.37 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $86,040 |
| San Jose, CA | $70,590 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,850 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,160 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,650 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $55,820 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,260 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $37,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for parking enforcement workers.
| 1. Washington | $68,120 |
| 2. California | $62,280 |
| 3. Oregon | $59,810 |
| 4. Nevada | $55,040 |
| 5. Utah | $52,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a parking enforcement worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.94 ($62,280 a year).
Do parking enforcement workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $62,280 against $46,730 nationally, 33% more.
Where does California rank for parking enforcement worker pay?
California ranks 2 of 41 states.
Which city in California pays parking enforcement workers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $86,040 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.