Parking Attendants Salary
The median pay for a parking attendants in Idaho Falls, ID is $29,080/year ($13.98/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $38K for experienced workers.
So what does $29K get you in Idaho Falls?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Idaho Falls’s Regional Price Parity (94.4). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Idaho Falls
Pay for parking attendants in Idaho Falls runs about 17% below the U.S. median of $35K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,305/month, which is 63.2% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 94.4 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for parking attendantss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for parking attendants in metros near Idaho Falls, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City | $34K | , |
| Coeur d'Alene | $33K | , |
| Pocatello | $27K | , |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $30K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Idaho Falls, ID
Entry-level parking attendants (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $29K. Top earners bring in $38K or more, a $14K spread from bottom to top.
Parking Attendants pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Parking Attendants salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $43K | +23% | 2,860 |
| Colorado | $39K | +12% | 1,390 |
| Oregon | $39K | +10% | 1,300 |
| Vermont | $38K | +9% | 90 |
| California | $38K | +8% | 21,290 |
| Massachusetts | $37K | +6% | 3,330 |
| District of Columbia | $37K | +6% | 1,900 |
| Illinois | $37K | +4% | 5,320 |
| Alaska | $37K | +4% | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $36K | +2% | 320 |
| New York | $36K | +2% | 12,440 |
| Wyoming | $36K | +2% | 110 |
| North Dakota | $36K | +1% | 170 |
| Minnesota | $35K | +0% | 1,470 |
| Maryland | $35K | +0% | 1,530 |
| New Jersey | $35K | -0% | 5,110 |
| Utah | $35K | -1% | 710 |
| Rhode Island | $34K | -2% | 520 |
| Connecticut | $34K | -2% | 2,240 |
| Arizona | $34K | -3% | 3,130 |
| Delaware | $34K | -3% | 200 |
| South Dakota | $34K | -3% | 240 |
| Hawaii | $34K | -4% | 1,600 |
| Michigan | $34K | -4% | 3,210 |
| Nebraska | $33K | -6% | 460 |
| Idaho | $32K | -9% | 470 |
| Kentucky | $32K | -10% | 1,480 |
| South Carolina | $31K | -10% | 1,300 |
| Indiana | $31K | -11% | 1,930 |
| Wisconsin | $31K | -11% | 1,290 |
| Texas | $31K | -11% | 12,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $31K | -12% | 4,930 |
| Missouri | $31K | -12% | 1,260 |
| Maine | $31K | -12% | 100 |
| Tennessee | $31K | -12% | 2,660 |
| North Carolina | $31K | -13% | 2,930 |
| New Mexico | $31K | -13% | 420 |
| West Virginia | $30K | -13% | 150 |
| Alabama | $30K | -14% | 1,110 |
| Kansas | $30K | -14% | 90 |
| Virginia | $30K | -14% | 1,830 |
| Ohio | $30K | -14% | 3,050 |
| Iowa | $30K | -14% | 1,050 |
| Arkansas | $30K | -15% | 310 |
| Nevada | $30K | -15% | 2,660 |
| Florida | $30K | -16% | 17,670 |
| Georgia | $29K | -18% | 4,660 |
| Oklahoma | $27K | -23% | 870 |
| Montana | $27K | -23% | 60 |
| Mississippi | $26K | -25% | 320 |
| Louisiana | $24K | -32% | 2,130 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a parking attendant afford a 2BR apartment alone in Idaho Falls?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $29K, rent takes 63.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,305/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $600/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for parking attendants in Idaho Falls?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new parking attendants typically earn — is $24K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,423/month. At HUD’s $1,305/month FMR, rent would take 92% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is parking attendant a high-paying job in Idaho Falls?
Local pay runs 17% below the national median — $29K here vs. $35K nationally. Cost of living is 6% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Idaho Falls compare to the national average for parking attendants?
Idaho Falls pays $29K median vs. the U.S. average of $35K — that’s -17%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 94.4), the purchasing-power equivalent is $31K — below the national median.
How much do parking attendants make in Idaho Falls, ID?
The median is $29,080 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,720, and experienced parking attendants can clear $37,700. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $29K enough to live in Idaho Falls?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,065/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,305/month, which eats 63.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a parking attendants salary go in Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median parking attendants salary is worth about $30,805 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do parking attendants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.