Parking Attendants Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $34,350 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.52
10th percentile $26,180
90th percentile $37,210
Employed locally 1,730
National median $34,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,180
    25th
    $28,920
    50th (median)
    $34,350
    75th
    $35,860
    90th
    $37,210

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Attendants salary vs area income 46% Median Parking Attendants salary is 54% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $39,020
    Wyoming $38,210
    Battle Creek, MI $36,800
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $36,720
    Minnesota $36,180
    Bloomington, IL $35,450

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,380
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,830
    Light Truck Drivers $41,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in Detroit, MI is $16.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.22 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in Detroit, MI is 0.7% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $26,180 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,920.