Parking Attendants Salary in Michigan
The median pay for a parking attendants in Michigan is $32,980/year ($15.85/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $26K at the entry level to $37K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $33K get you in Michigan?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan
Entry-level parking attendants (10th percentile) start around $26K. Mid-career wages sit at $33K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $12K spread from bottom to top.
Parking Attendants salary by metro in Michigan
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $34K | +4% | 1,730 |
| Ann Arbor | $34K | +3% | 80 |
| Saginaw | $34K | +2% | 40 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $31K | -5% | 270 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $30K | -9% | 60 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $30K | -10% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do parking attendants make in Michigan?
The median is $32,980 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,560, and experienced parking attendants can clear $37,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $33K enough to live in Michigan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,261/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 56.3% 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 Michigan?
Michigan 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 $35,126 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.