Parking Enforcement Workers pay in California
In California, the median pay for parking enforcement workers is $29.94 an hour ($62,280 a year). About 1,710 people work in this job there.
That is 33% higher than the U.S. median ($46,730). California ranks 2nd of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for parking enforcement workers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.25 | $40,040 |
| 25% of workers | $22.44 | $46,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.94 | $62,280 |
| 75% of workers | $37.19 | $77,350 |
| 90% of workers | $41.36 | $86,040 |
Parking Enforcement Workers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $86,040 | 510 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $70,590 | 70 |
| Salinas | $62,850 | 30 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $62,160 | 120 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $60,650 | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $55,820 | 670 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $46,260 | 90 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $37,200 | 30 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for parking enforcement workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $43,240 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $44,730 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $52,350 |
| Parking Attendants | $38,060 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $50,610 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $59,580 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $83,000 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $69,950 |
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