Parking Attendants Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $30,640 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.73
10th percentile $29,330
90th percentile $35,880
Employed locally 50
National median $34,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,330
    25th
    $29,330
    50th (median)
    $30,640
    75th
    $34,470
    90th
    $35,880

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Attendants salary vs area income 43% Median Parking Attendants salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parking Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Colorado Springs, CO $46,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,740
    Washington $41,200
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $40,660

    Nearby metros — Parking Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,800
    District of Columbia $36,610
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $36,430
    California $36,350
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,720
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $35,490

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,180
    Bus Drivers, School $52,020
    Light Truck Drivers $40,090
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in Ames, IA is $14.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.92 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in Ames, IA is 11.4% below the national median of $34,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parking Attendants in Ames?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $29,330 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,330.