SOC 53-6021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Parking Attendants — Pocatello
Pocatello, ID · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Parking Attendants in Pocatello, ID is $27,390 per year, 22.1% below the national median of $35,150.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Parking Attendants in Pocatello, ID is $27,390 per year, 22.1% below the national median of $35,150. Pay ranges from under $23,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $34,440 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $25,020 to $29,680.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $34,390. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 177th of 180 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,190 | −34.0% |
| 25th | $25,020 | −28.8% |
| Median (50th) | $27,390 | −22.1% |
| 75th | $29,680 | −15.6% |
| 90th | $34,440 | −2.0% |
| Mean | $28,280 | −19.5% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $34,390 | 210 | |
| 2 | Coeur d'Alene | $33,380 | 70 | |
| 3 | Idaho Falls | $29,080 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pocatello run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $27,390 goes as far as $28,681 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$27,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,681US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,390 a year, 22.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,190 to $34,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $34,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Parking Attendants in Pocatello, ID?
The median annual wage is $27,390, or $13.17 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,150, so pay in Pocatello, ID is 22.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Pocatello, ID earns more than $34,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,190 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boise City, at $34,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Pocatello, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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