Top 15 cities for parking enforcement workers by average salary
| San Francisco, CA | $82,270 |
|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $71,800 |
| Portland, OR | $69,770 |
| Salinas, CA | $66,180 |
| San Jose, CA | $66,120 |
| Madison, WI | $63,570 |
| Washington, DC | $59,760 |
| San Diego, CA | $58,970 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $56,340 |
| Sacramento, CA | $56,230 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $55,590 |
| Boston, MA | $54,190 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $53,360 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $53,250 |
| Chicago, IL | $53,230 |
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Parking Enforcement Workers salary by state
Washington pays parking enforcement workers the most statewide, $67,770 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $67,770 | $68,120 | 190 | 1 | $71,800 | $71,800 |
| California | $64,190 | $62,280 | 1,710 | 8 | $82,270 | $48,980 |
| Oregon | $62,160 | $59,810 | 80 | 1 | $69,770 | $69,770 |
| Nevada | $61,390 | $55,040 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $59,760 | $59,760 |
| Massachusetts | $53,980 | $51,980 | 300 | 1 | $54,190 | $54,190 |
| Illinois | $51,730 | $47,080 | n/a | 1 | $53,230 | $53,230 |
| Wisconsin | $51,680 | $49,060 | 150 | 2 | $63,570 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | $51,280 | $47,910 | 100 | 1 | $51,850 | $51,850 |
| New York | $51,050 | $47,590 | 730 | 3 | $49,600 | $40,520 |
| Connecticut | $50,880 | $44,100 | 70 | 1 | $56,340 | $56,340 |
| New Hampshire | $49,480 | $51,580 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $49,400 | $46,060 | 250 | 1 | $49,070 | $49,070 |
| Utah | $48,830 | $52,670 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $48,010 | $46,840 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $47,850 | $47,750 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $47,550 | $48,510 | 110 | 1 | $53,360 | $53,360 |
| Maine | $47,440 | $44,040 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Vermont | $47,180 | $47,460 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $46,750 | $46,160 | 710 | 4 | $50,320 | $42,880 |
| Minnesota | $46,340 | $41,670 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhode Island | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $46,190 | $46,190 |
| Iowa | $45,360 | $43,370 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Hawaii | $45,130 | $40,480 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $45,020 | $43,920 | 470 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Delaware | $44,190 | $40,360 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $43,570 | $45,770 | 660 | 3 | $45,670 | $37,370 |
| South Carolina | $43,220 | $43,040 | 120 | 1 | $47,600 | $47,600 |
| North Carolina | $42,870 | $42,410 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $42,630 | $42,420 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $42,210 | $45,200 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $41,460 | $39,040 | 70 | 2 | $49,300 | $41,480 |
| Kentucky | $41,420 | $45,790 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $40,080 | $39,270 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $39,600 | $39,940 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $39,550 | $37,460 | 180 | 1 | $38,300 | $38,300 |
| Texas | $39,080 | $38,720 | 270 | 3 | $41,860 | $36,140 |
| Tennessee | $37,000 | $35,730 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $36,670 | $36,100 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $36,460 | $33,930 | 60 | 1 | $34,930 | $34,930 |
| Arkansas | $32,860 | $30,100 | 50 | 1 | $30,790 | $30,790 |
| Mississippi | $32,300 | $27,550 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $31,190 | $30,490 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Parking Enforcement Workers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $82,270 | $86,040 | $39.55 | 510 |
| Seattle, WA | $71,800 | $76,870 | $34.52 | 130 |
| Portland, OR | $69,770 | $76,750 | $33.54 | 50 |
| Salinas, CA | $66,180 | $62,850 | $31.82 | 30 |
| San Jose, CA | $66,120 | $70,590 | $31.79 | 70 |
| Madison, WI | $63,570 | $62,000 | $30.56 | 40 |
| Washington, DC | $59,760 | $60,640 | $28.73 | 320 |
| San Diego, CA | $58,970 | $62,160 | $28.35 | 120 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $56,340 | $45,690 | $27.09 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $56,230 | $60,650 | $27.03 | 70 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $55,590 | $55,820 | $26.73 | 670 |
| Boston, MA | $54,190 | $51,980 | $26.05 | 260 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $53,360 | $58,270 | $25.66 | 40 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $53,250 | $37,200 | $25.60 | 30 |
| Chicago, IL | $53,230 | $49,090 | $25.59 | n/a |
| Denver, CO | $51,850 | $47,910 | $24.93 | 50 |
| Orlando, FL | $50,320 | $46,910 | $24.19 | n/a |
| Milwaukee, WI | $50,000 | $49,060 | $24.04 | 80 |
| New York, NY | $49,600 | $45,040 | $23.85 | 970 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,300 | $48,000 | $23.70 | 60 |
| Baltimore, MD | $49,070 | $45,380 | $23.59 | 140 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,980 | $46,260 | $23.55 | 90 |
| Tampa, FL | $48,710 | $46,590 | $23.42 | 80 |
| Miami, FL | $48,690 | $47,320 | $23.41 | n/a |
| Charleston, SC | $47,600 | $46,550 | $22.89 | 50 |
| Rochester, NY | $47,570 | $42,460 | $22.87 | 50 |
| Providence, RI | $46,190 | $47,960 | $22.21 | 50 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,670 | $46,730 | $21.96 | 460 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $42,880 | $43,840 | $20.61 | 40 |
| Reading, PA | $42,250 | $43,410 | $20.31 | n/a |
| College Station, TX | $41,860 | $42,100 | $20.12 | 50 |
| Kansas City, MO | $41,480 | $39,040 | $19.94 | 60 |
| Buffalo, NY | $40,520 | $38,040 | $19.48 | 30 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,670 | $39,310 | $18.59 | 40 |
| Detroit, MI | $38,300 | $37,460 | $18.41 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $37,370 | $35,210 | $17.97 | n/a |
| Austin, TX | $36,140 | $36,230 | $17.37 | 40 |
| Boise, ID | $34,930 | $33,930 | $16.79 | 50 |
| Little Rock, AR | $30,790 | $30,100 | $14.80 | 30 |
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Parking Enforcement Workers salary: questions
Where do parking enforcement workers make the most money?
In San Francisco, CA, with an average of $82,270 a year, among the 39 metro areas we cover.
What is the average parking enforcement workers salary in the U.S.?
$51,190 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $46,730, so half of parking enforcement workers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should parking enforcement workers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of parking enforcement workers nationwide earn between $39,870 (25th percentile) and $60,490 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays parking enforcement workers the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $67,770 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is parking enforcement workers pay the lowest?
Little Rock, AR, at $30,790 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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