Parking Attendants pay in California
In California, the median pay for parking attendants is $18.30 an hour ($38,060 a year). About 21,290 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($35,150). California ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for parking attendants in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.19 | $35,760 |
| 25% of workers | $17.63 | $36,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.30 | $38,060 |
| 75% of workers | $21.42 | $44,560 |
| 90% of workers | $24.17 | $50,280 |
Parking Attendants pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $45,030 | 650 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $44,480 | 3,470 |
| Napa | $38,430 | 40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $37,960 | 3,220 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $37,770 | 70 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $37,510 | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $37,280 | 11,070 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $37,100 | 350 |
| Salinas | $36,890 | 150 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $36,610 | 530 |
| Modesto | $35,180 | 30 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $35,050 | 60 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $35,020 | 720 |
| Fresno | $34,670 | 120 |
| El Centro | $34,350 | 40 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $34,320 | 70 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for parking attendants
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $45,010 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $37,000 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $44,730 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $67,130 |
| Concierges | $43,560 |
| Taxi Drivers | $39,260 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $40,040 |
| Passenger Attendants | $43,340 |
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