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Parking Attendants Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Parking Attendants make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,060
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.7% vs 2024
$41,330
Mean Salary
$38,060
Median Salary
$18.30
Hourly Rate
21,290 people work as Parking Attendants in California
Parking Attendants salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Parking Attendants in California earn a median salary of $38,060 per year ($3,171/month).
This is 15.6% above the national average of $32,914.
California ranks #5 out of 51 states for Parking Attendants pay.
Approximately 21,290 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Parking Attendants
Park vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage. May park or tend vehicles in environments such as a car dealership or rental car facility. May collect fee.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.5
Service Orientation
3.38
Active Listening
3.25
Social Perceptiveness
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.48
English Language
3.08
Transportation
3.02
Public Safety and Security
2.73
Mathematics
2.5
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(60.8% of workers)
Salaries for Parking Attendants in California range from $35,760 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $50,280 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,660 and $44,560.
Median $38,060
P10: $35,760P25: $36,660P75: $44,560P90: $50,280
10th
$35,760
25th
$36,660
Median
$38,060
75th
$44,560
90th
$50,280
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,760
$17.19
$2,980
25th Percentile
$36,660
$17.62
$3,055
Median (50th)
$38,060
$18.30
$3,171
75th Percentile
$44,560
$21.42
$3,713
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$50,280
$24.17
$4,190
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,330 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Parking Attendants make in California?
The median annual salary for Parking Attendants in California is $38,060 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,330.
What is the salary range for a Parking Attendants in California?
Salaries for Parking Attendants in California range from $35,760 at the 10th percentile to $50,280 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,660 and $44,560.
What is the starting salary for a Parking Attendants in California?
Entry-level Parking Attendants positions in California typically start around $35,760 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,660 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Parking Attendants in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 21,290 people are employed as Parking Attendants in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Parking Attendants in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Parking Attendants in California is approximately $18.30 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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