SOC 33-3041 · May 2025 · United States
Parking Enforcement Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Parking Enforcement Workers across the United States is $46,730 per year, measured over 9,050 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $68,120.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to decline
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- -1.5%
- Openings per year
- 700
- Typical entry-level education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Parking Enforcement Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 147.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $68,120 and Mississippi pays $27,550.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $68,120 | 190 | |
| 2 | California | $62,280 | 1,710 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $59,810 | 80 | |
| 4 | Nevada | $55,040 | 40 | |
| 5 | Utah | $52,670 | 70 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $51,980 | 300 | |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $51,580 | 70 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $49,060 | 150 | |
| 9 | Ohio | $48,510 | 110 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $47,910 | 100 |
States with the most Parking Enforcement Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,710 | $62,280 | |
| 2 | New York | 730 | $47,590 | |
| 3 | Florida | 710 | $46,160 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 660 | $45,770 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 470 | $43,920 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 300 | $51,980 | |
| 7 | Texas | 270 | $38,720 | |
| 8 | Maryland | 250 | $46,060 | |
| 9 | Washington | 190 | $68,120 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 180 | $37,460 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $86,040 | 510 |
| 2 | Seattle | $76,870 | 130 |
| 3 | Portland | $76,750 | 50 |
| 4 | San Jose | $70,590 | 70 |
| 5 | Salinas | $62,850 | 30 |
| 6 | San Diego | $62,160 | 120 |
| 7 | Madison | $62,000 | 40 |
| 8 | Sacramento | $60,650 | 70 |
| 9 | Washington | $60,640 | 320 |
| 10 | Cincinnati | $58,270 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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