Parking Attendants Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $27,620 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.28
10th percentile $25,180
90th percentile $38,250
Employed locally 70
National median $34,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,180
    25th
    $26,880
    50th (median)
    $27,620
    75th
    $29,260
    90th
    $38,250

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Attendants salary vs area income 48% Median Parking Attendants salary is 52% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,720
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $26,470

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,870
    Light Truck Drivers $38,100
    Bus Drivers, School $30,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in Charleston, WV is $13.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.85 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in Charleston, WV is 20.2% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $25,180 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,880.