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Parking Attendants Salary in Massachusetts

The median pay for a parking attendants in Massachusetts is $36,840/year ($17.71/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $40K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$37K
Median annual
$17.71/hr
Hourly rate
$33K
Entry level (10th %)
$40K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $37K get you in Massachusetts?

Take-home$2,483/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,056/mo
Rent burden82.8% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$36,840/yr
After rent$427/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts

Bar chart showing Parking Attendants salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $32,610, 25th percentile $34,230, median $36,840, 75th percentile $38,350, 90th percentile $40,110. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$33K25th$34KMedian$37K75th$38K90th$40K
Bar chart showing Parking Attendants salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $32,610, 25th percentile $34,230, median $36,840, 75th percentile $38,350, 90th percentile $40,110. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level parking attendants (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K.Top earners bring in $40K or more - a $8K spread from bottom to top.

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Parking Attendants pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$41K+19%2,780
Oregon$39K+13%1,000
Wyoming$38K+10%50
Illinois$37K+8%4,870
Vermont$37K+7%110
Massachusetts$37K+6%3,400
District of Columbia$37K+6%2,010
California$36K+5%24,850
Minnesota$36K+5%1,280
North Dakota$36K+3%130
Alaska$35K+3%60
New Jersey$35K+2%4,850
New York$35K+2%11,680
Connecticut$35K+2%1,040
Utah$35K-0%430

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Frequently asked questions

How much do parking attendants make in Massachusetts?

The median is $36,840 a year - that works out to about $17.71 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,610, and experienced parking attendants can clear $40,110. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $37K enough to live in Massachusetts?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,483/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,056/month (median of metro areas), which eats 82.8% 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 Massachusetts?

Massachusetts 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 $36,840 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.

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