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
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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