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Parking Enforcement Workers Salary in New Jersey

The median pay for a parking enforcement workers in New Jersey is $43,430/year ($20.88/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Jersey. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$43K
Median annual
$20.88/hr
Hourly rate
$37K
Entry level (10th %)
$60K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $43K get you in New Jersey?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,002/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,067/mo
Rent as % of take-home68.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$43,719/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$935/mo

About parking enforcement workers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 7,770
New Jersey employed: 370
Category: Public Safety

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Jersey

Bar chart showing Parking Enforcement Workers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $37,340, 25th percentile $41,600, median $43,430, 75th percentile $47,280, 90th percentile $60,000. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$37K25th$42KMedian$43K75th$47K90th$60K
Bar chart showing Parking Enforcement Workers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $37,340, 25th percentile $41,600, median $43,430, 75th percentile $47,280, 90th percentile $60,000. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level parking enforcement workers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do parking enforcement workers make in New Jersey?

The median is $43,430 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,340, and experienced parking enforcement workers can clear $60,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $43K enough to live in New Jersey?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,002/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,067/month, which eats 68.9% 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 New Jersey?

New Jersey 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 $43,719 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.

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