Parking Attendants Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $33,300 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.01
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $39,790
Employed locally 400
National median $34,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $33,300
    75th
    $36,190
    90th
    $39,790

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Attendants salary vs area income 47% Median Parking Attendants salary is 53% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,170
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $36,740
    Syracuse, NY $35,950
    Utica-Rome, NY $35,680
    Rochester, NY $35,640
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $35,300

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,380
    Light Truck Drivers$43,990
    Bus Drivers, School$51,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in Buffalo, NY is $16.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.39 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in Buffalo, NY is 3.8% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.