Parking Enforcement Workers Salary
The median parking enforcement workers salary in the United States is $46,730 per year ($22.47/hour). Salaries range from $35,130 at the entry level to $75,340+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 9,050 parking enforcement workers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 1.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$46,730
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.47
per hour
Employment
9,050
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,130
25th percentile
$39,870
Median
$46,730
75th percentile
$60,490
90th percentile
$75,340
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-1.5%
Decline
Annual Openings
700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Parking Enforcement Workers Salary by State
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$28K$68K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$68K
+46%
California
$62K
+33%
Oregon
$60K
+28%
Nevada
$55K
+18%
Utah
$53K
+13%
Massachusetts
$52K
+11%
New Hampshire
$52K
+10%
Wisconsin
$49K
+5%
Ohio
$49K
+4%
Colorado
$48K
+3%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $68,120 | +45.8% |
| California | $62,280 | +33.3% |
| Oregon | $59,810 | +28.0% |
| Nevada | $55,040 | +17.8% |
| Utah | $52,670 | +12.7% |
| Massachusetts | $51,980 | +11.2% |
| New Hampshire | $51,580 | +10.4% |
| Wisconsin | $49,060 | +5.0% |
| Ohio | $48,510 | +3.8% |
| Colorado | $47,910 | +2.5% |
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Parking Enforcement Workers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $86,040 | +84.1% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $76,870 | +64.5% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $76,750 | +64.2% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $70,590 | +51.1% |
| Salinas, CA | $62,850 | +34.5% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $62,160 | +33.0% |
| Madison, WI | $62,000 | +32.7% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $60,650 | +29.8% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $60,640 | +29.8% |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $58,270 | +24.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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