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Parking Enforcement Workers Salary in New York

The median pay for a parking enforcement workers in New York is $48,050/year ($23.1/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $71K for experienced workers.

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

$48K
Median annual
$23.1/hr
Hourly rate
$35K
Entry level (10th %)
$71K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $48K get you in New York?

Take-home$3,217/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,405/mo
Rent burden43.7% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$48,050/yr
After rent$1,812/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New York

Bar chart showing Parking Enforcement Workers salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $35,460, 25th percentile $40,600, median $48,050, 75th percentile $58,120, 90th percentile $70,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$35K25th$41KMedian$48K75th$58K90th$71K
Bar chart showing Parking Enforcement Workers salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $35,460, 25th percentile $40,600, median $48,050, 75th percentile $58,120, 90th percentile $70,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level parking enforcement workers (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K.Top earners bring in $71K or more - a $35K spread from bottom to top.

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Parking Enforcement Workers pay across states

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

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
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 New York?

The median is $48,050 a year - that works out to about $23.1 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,460, and experienced parking enforcement workers can clear $70,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $48K enough to live in New York?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,217/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,405/month (median of metro areas), which eats 43.7% 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 York?

New York 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 $48,050 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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