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Parking Attendants Salary in U.S. (2024)

The median pay for a parking attendants in U.S. is $34,600/year ($16.63/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $44K for experienced workers.

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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024

$35K
Median annual
$16.63/hr
Hourly rate
$25K
Entry level (10th %)
$44K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $35K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,487/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home56.8% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$34,600/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,075/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Parking Attendants salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $24,960, 25th percentile $29,590, median $34,600, 75th percentile $37,230, 90th percentile $43,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$25K25th$30KMedian$35K75th$37K90th$44K
Bar chart showing Parking Attendants salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $24,960, 25th percentile $29,590, median $34,600, 75th percentile $37,230, 90th percentile $43,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level parking attendants (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K.Top earners bring in $44K or more - a $19K 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 U.S.?

The median is $34,600 a year - that works out to about $16.63 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,960, and experienced parking attendants can clear $43,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $35K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,487/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 56.8% 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 U.S.?

U.S. 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 $34,600 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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