Parking Attendant Salary
Parking Attendants earn a median $35,150 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
U.S. median
$35,150
$16.90 per hour
Range
$27,040 – $44,550
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
137,880
across the U.S.
▲1.6%
Pay trend: The median for parking attendants in the U.S. rose from $34,600 (May 2024) to $35,150 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 0.8%.
What parking attendants do
Park vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage. May park or tend vehicles in environments such as a car dealership or rental car facility. May collect fee.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.0% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 16,400
Employment of parking attendants is projected to grow 2.0% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 16,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Parking Attendant take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$30,423
per year · effective tax rate 13.4%
$2,535Monthly
$1,268Twice a month
$1,170Every 2 weeks
$14.63Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,038
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,179
- Medicare (1.45%)$510
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$30,423
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,040 | $13.00 | $23,877 |
| 25th percentile | $29,960 | $14.40 | $26,253 |
| Median (50th) | $35,150 | $16.90 | $30,423 |
| 75th percentile | $37,670 | $18.11 | $32,448 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $44,550 | $21.42 | $37,976 |
Best cities for parking attendants (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $44,480 | $36,573 | $31,634 | 3,470 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $37,810 | $30,834 | $29,764 | 4,450 |
| 3 | Phoenix, AZ | $35,100 | $29,714 | $28,760 | 2,460 |
| 4 | San Diego, CA | $37,960 | $31,680 | $28,314 | 3,220 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $36,930 | $30,803 | $28,290 | 3,110 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $37,360 | $30,551 | $28,218 | 2,650 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $31,120 | $27,185 | $27,563 | 3,400 |
| 8 | Los Angeles, CA | $37,280 | $31,169 | $27,446 | 11,070 |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | $31,770 | $27,707 | $26,877 | 5,490 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 | $27,080 | $26,405 | 3,280 |
| 11 | New York, NY | $35,920 | $29,699 | $26,384 | 14,220 |
| 12 | Las Vegas, NV | $29,500 | $25,883 | $25,828 | 2,430 |
| 13 | Orlando, FL | $29,430 | $25,827 | $25,466 | 3,030 |
| 14 | Tampa, FL | $28,900 | $25,401 | $25,177 | 2,420 |
| 15 | Atlanta, GA | $28,200 | $23,992 | $23,978 | 3,810 |
| 16 | Miami, FL | $29,650 | $26,004 | $22,779 | 8,550 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $44,480
- San Diego, CA — $37,960
- Chicago, IL — $37,810
- Boston, MA — $37,360
- Los Angeles, CA — $37,280
- Washington, DC — $36,930
- New York, NY — $35,920
- Phoenix, AZ — $35,100
- Philadelphia, PA — $32,220
- Dallas, TX — $31,770
- Houston, TX — $31,120
- Miami, FL — $29,650
- Las Vegas, NV — $29,500
- Orlando, FL — $29,430
- Tampa, FL — $28,900
Parking Attendant salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $43,180 | +4.8% | $36,875 | $36,120 – $50,400 | 2,860 |
| Colorado | $39,330 | +1.4% | $32,760 | $35,670 – $48,860 | 1,390 |
| Oregon | $38,730 | −1.1% | $30,740 | $34,170 – $46,220 | 1,300 |
| Vermont | $38,160 | +3.5% | $31,997 | $30,350 – $47,290 | 90 |
| California | $38,060 | +4.7% | $31,755 | $35,760 – $50,280 | 21,290 |
| Massachusetts | $37,360 | +1.4% | $30,551 | $33,900 – $44,670 | 3,330 |
| District of Columbia | $37,220 | +1.7% | $31,019 | $36,400 – $43,530 | 1,900 |
| Illinois | $36,730 | −1.6% | $30,019 | $31,260 – $53,360 | 5,320 |
| Alaska | $36,580 | +3.1% | $31,572 | $30,690 – $44,700 | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $36,010 | +22.6% | $31,114 | $29,840 – $45,180 | 320 |
| New York | $35,920 | +1.9% | $29,699 | $33,580 – $42,630 | 12,440 |
| Wyoming | $35,780 | −6.4% | $30,929 | $21,000 – $49,180 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $35,550 | +0.1% | $30,744 | $28,930 – $41,240 | 170 |
| Minnesota | $35,250 | −2.6% | $29,436 | $27,150 – $45,830 | 1,470 |
| Maryland | $35,210 | +3.5% | $29,162 | $31,200 – $46,960 | 1,530 |
| New Jersey | $35,100 | −0.5% | $29,856 | $32,220 – $42,290 | 5,110 |
| Utah | $34,630 | +0.1% | $29,413 | $29,320 – $42,540 | 710 |
| Rhode Island | $34,390 | +7.6% | $29,140 | $31,200 – $44,610 | 520 |
| Connecticut | $34,360 | −2.4% | $29,167 | $34,010 – $38,670 | 2,240 |
| Arizona | $34,230 | +3.7% | $29,037 | $30,580 – $42,930 | 3,130 |
| Delaware | $34,230 | +5.5% | $28,461 | $31,200 – $35,830 | 200 |
| South Dakota | $34,220 | +8.5% | $29,676 | $29,870 – $40,360 | 240 |
| Hawaii | $33,690 | +5.6% | $28,109 | $29,640 – $47,360 | 1,600 |
| Michigan | $33,690 | +2.2% | $28,069 | $26,270 – $38,170 | 3,210 |
| Nebraska | $32,880 | +1.6% | $27,975 | $28,080 – $37,200 | 460 |
| Idaho | $31,990 | +1.5% | $27,297 | $26,000 – $38,930 | 470 |
| Kentucky | $31,630 | +2.5% | $26,605 | $23,260 – $38,580 | 1,480 |
| South Carolina | $31,490 | +10.2% | $26,750 | $18,330 – $37,400 | 1,300 |
| Indiana | $31,360 | +2.5% | $26,482 | $23,380 – $41,360 | 1,930 |
| Wisconsin | $31,270 | −0.9% | $26,711 | $25,040 – $41,610 | 1,290 |
| Texas | $31,200 | +1.7% | $27,249 | $23,960 – $40,240 | 12,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,100 | +3.1% | $26,214 | $22,820 – $42,490 | 4,930 |
| Missouri | $31,050 | +6.4% | $26,607 | $28,600 – $45,170 | 1,260 |
| Maine | $30,860 | +4.9% | $25,978 | $30,470 – $49,790 | 100 |
| Tennessee | $30,780 | +1.0% | $26,912 | $16,860 – $36,090 | 2,660 |
| North Carolina | $30,540 | −0.4% | $26,009 | $17,000 – $38,630 | 2,930 |
| New Mexico | $30,530 | +2.4% | $26,343 | $25,020 – $36,020 | 420 |
| West Virginia | $30,460 | +8.9% | $25,873 | $24,830 – $43,200 | 150 |
| Alabama | $30,350 | +7.4% | $25,314 | $18,480 – $35,250 | 1,110 |
| Kansas | $30,320 | −6.4% | $25,629 | $25,440 – $39,300 | 90 |
| Virginia | $30,110 | −1.8% | $25,456 | $25,810 – $38,100 | 1,830 |
| Ohio | $30,100 | −8.0% | $26,320 | $29,120 – $37,560 | 3,050 |
| Iowa | $30,070 | +2.6% | $25,850 | $21,180 – $37,880 | 1,050 |
| Arkansas | $29,890 | +0.4% | $25,244 | $22,930 – $34,970 | 310 |
| Nevada | $29,750 | +0.7% | $26,084 | $25,290 – $42,870 | 2,660 |
| Florida | $29,650 | +3.2% | $26,004 | $27,040 – $39,860 | 17,670 |
| Georgia | $28,960 | −3.0% | $24,569 | $21,650 – $36,460 | 4,660 |
| Oklahoma | $27,230 | +2.9% | $23,354 | $17,510 – $36,680 | 870 |
| Montana | $27,100 | — | $23,410 | $25,370 – $42,070 | 60 |
| Mississippi | $26,420 | +3.4% | $23,042 | $19,850 – $39,980 | 320 |
| Louisiana | $23,920 | +2.7% | $20,977 | $21,340 – $33,410 | 2,130 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant | $35,670 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
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| Aircraft Service Attendant | $40,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
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| Traffic Technician | $59,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $35,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,830 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $36,280 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a parking attendant make?
The national median salary for parking attendants is $35,150 a year ($16.90 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,040 and the top 10% earn over $44,550. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays parking attendants the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $43,180. After taxes and local prices, San Francisco, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many parking attendants are there in the U.S.?
About 137,880 people work as parking attendants nationwide.