Parking Attendants Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $30,040 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.44
10th percentile $21,580
90th percentile $37,000
Employed locally 50
National median $34,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,580
    25th
    $27,900
    50th (median)
    $30,040
    75th
    $35,590
    90th
    $37,000

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Attendants salary vs area income 41% Median Parking Attendants salary is 59% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,000
    Light Truck Drivers$45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,470
    Bus Drivers, School$48,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in Iowa City, IA is $14.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.11 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in Iowa City, IA is 13.2% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $21,580 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,900.