Parking Enforcement Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for parking enforcement workers is $46,730 a year. By state, it ranges from $27,550 in Mississippi to $68,120 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,130
- 25th percentile
- $39,870
- Median
- $46,730
- 75th percentile
- $60,490
- Top 10%
- $75,340
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 9,050 jobs.
Median pay in 41 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $68,120 | +46% | $53,130 | $76,870 | 190 |
| 2 | California | $62,280 | +33% | $40,040 | $86,040 | 1,710 |
| 3 | Oregon | $59,810 | +28% | $43,270 | $76,750 | 80 |
| 4 | Nevada | $55,040 | +18% | $51,570 | $84,530 | 40 |
| 5 | Utah | $52,670 | +13% | $37,360 | $57,580 | 70 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $51,980 | +11% | $43,710 | $64,040 | 300 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $51,580 | +10% | $35,970 | $59,870 | 70 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $49,060 | +5% | $37,120 | $71,400 | 150 |
| 9 | Ohio | $48,510 | +4% | $29,170 | $59,570 | 110 |
| 10 | Colorado | $47,910 | +3% | $41,460 | $61,800 | 100 |
| 11 | Montana | $47,750 | +2% | $38,930 | $57,020 | 40 |
| 12 | New York | $47,590 | +2% | $37,380 | $75,940 | 730 |
| 13 | Vermont | $47,460 | +2% | $38,570 | $56,730 | 30 |
| 14 | Illinois | $47,080 | +1% | $31,200 | $74,660 | Not published |
| 15 | Virginia | $46,840 | 0% | $35,920 | $60,790 | 130 |
| 16 | Florida | $46,160 | −1% | $36,630 | $58,650 | 710 |
| 17 | Maryland | $46,060 | −1% | $36,460 | $74,220 | 250 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $45,790 | −2% | $28,110 | $53,640 | 30 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $45,770 | −2% | $34,720 | $47,780 | 660 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $45,200 | −3% | $30,740 | $50,520 | 60 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $44,100 | −6% | $41,520 | $74,020 | 70 |
| 22 | Maine | $44,040 | −6% | $43,680 | $58,120 | 30 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $43,920 | −6% | $35,240 | $57,850 | 470 |
| 24 | Iowa | $43,370 | −7% | $36,810 | $57,680 | 50 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $43,040 | −8% | $35,770 | $56,660 | 120 |
| 26 | Kansas | $42,420 | −9% | $34,730 | $51,960 | 40 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $42,410 | −9% | $33,780 | $53,960 | 80 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $41,670 | −11% | $38,790 | $59,960 | 40 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $40,480 | −13% | $40,240 | $61,790 | 30 |
| 30 | Delaware | $40,360 | −14% | $37,440 | $57,720 | 70 |
| 31 | Indiana | $39,940 | −15% | $25,340 | $50,030 | 100 |
| 32 | Alabama | $39,270 | −16% | $28,350 | $47,840 | 40 |
| 33 | Missouri | $39,040 | −16% | $36,970 | $51,510 | 70 |
| 34 | Texas | $38,720 | −17% | $30,890 | $46,590 | 270 |
| 35 | Michigan | $37,460 | −20% | $31,910 | $48,310 | 180 |
| 36 | Georgia | $36,100 | −23% | $26,880 | $44,170 | 40 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $35,730 | −24% | $32,990 | $43,610 | 40 |
| 38 | Idaho | $33,930 | −27% | $33,880 | $49,800 | 60 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $30,490 | −35% | $25,980 | $37,660 | 50 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $30,100 | −36% | $30,100 | $40,140 | 50 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $27,550 | −41% | $24,070 | $40,810 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Parking Enforcement Workers salary questions
Which state pays parking enforcement workers the most?
Washington, with a median of $68,120 a year (+46% vs. the national median of $46,730). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays parking enforcement workers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $27,550 a year (−41% vs. national).
Where do most parking enforcement workers work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,710, with a median of $62,280.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.