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Parking Enforcement Workers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Parking Enforcement Workers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,280
Median Annual Salary
▼
-5.9% vs 2024
$64,190
Mean Salary
$62,280
Median Salary
$29.94
Hourly Rate
1,710 people work as Parking Enforcement Workers in California
Parking Enforcement Workers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Parking Enforcement Workers in California earn a median salary of $62,280 per year ($5,190/month).
This is 39.8% above the national average of $44,556.
California ranks #2 out of 41 states for Parking Enforcement Workers pay.
Approximately 1,710 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 5.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Parking Enforcement Workers
Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.25
Monitoring
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Social Perceptiveness
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
3.77
Public Safety and Security
3.73
Law and Government
3.29
Computers and Electronics
3.14
Education and Training
3.09
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(90.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Parking Enforcement Workers in California
Salaries for Parking Enforcement Workers in California range from $40,040 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $86,040 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,680 and $77,350.
Median $62,280
P10: $40,040P25: $46,680P75: $77,350P90: $86,040
10th
$40,040
25th
$46,680
Median
$62,280
75th
$77,350
90th
$86,040
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,040
$19.25
$3,336
25th Percentile
$46,680
$22.44
$3,890
Median (50th)
$62,280
$29.94
$5,190
75th Percentile
$77,350
$37.19
$6,445
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$86,040
$41.37
$7,170
Note: The mean (average) salary of $64,190 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Parking Enforcement Workers make in California?
The median annual salary for Parking Enforcement Workers in California is $62,280 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $64,190.
What is the salary range for a Parking Enforcement Workers in California?
Salaries for Parking Enforcement Workers in California range from $40,040 at the 10th percentile to $86,040 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,680 and $77,350.
What is the starting salary for a Parking Enforcement Workers in California?
Entry-level Parking Enforcement Workers positions in California typically start around $40,040 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,680 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Parking Enforcement Workers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,710 people are employed as Parking Enforcement Workers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Parking Enforcement Workers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Parking Enforcement Workers in California is approximately $29.94 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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