Parking Attendants Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $29,800 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.33
10th percentile $17,640
90th percentile $36,940
Employed locally 2,800
National median $34,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,640
    25th
    $28,350
    50th (median)
    $29,800
    75th
    $32,980
    90th
    $36,940

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Attendants salary vs area income 37% Median Parking Attendants salary is 63% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,200
    Corpus Christi, TX $30,510
    Lubbock, TX $30,450
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $30,360
    Tyler, TX $29,800
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,520

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in Houston, TX is $14.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.81 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in Houston, TX is 13.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $17,640 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,350.