Parking Enforcement Workers Salary in U.S. (2024)
The median pay for a parking enforcement workers in U.S. is $47,150/year ($22.67/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.
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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
So what does $47K get you in U.S.?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level parking enforcement workers (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K.Top earners bring in $76K or more - a $41K spread from bottom to top.
Parking Enforcement Workers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $70K | +49% | 180 |
| California | $66K | +40% | 1,460 |
| Connecticut | $62K | +32% | 30 |
| Oregon | $60K | +28% | 80 |
| Nevada | $55K | +17% | 40 |
| Utah | $53K | +12% | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $51K | +7% | 320 |
| Vermont | $51K | +7% | 40 |
| New York | $48K | +2% | 540 |
| Iowa | $48K | +1% | 50 |
| New Hampshire | $47K | +1% | 70 |
| Illinois | $47K | +0% | 710 |
| Florida | $47K | -0% | 500 |
| Maryland | $47K | -0% | 280 |
| Virginia | $47K | -0% | 130 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do parking enforcement workers make in U.S.?
The median is $47,150 a year - that works out to about $22.67 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,410, and experienced parking enforcement workers can clear $76,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,327/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 42.4% 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 enforcement workers 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 enforcement workers salary is worth about $47,150 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do parking enforcement workers 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.