Parking Attendants Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $35,180 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.91
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $45,560
Employed locally 30
National median $34,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $34,320
    50th (median)
    $35,180
    75th
    $43,250
    90th
    $45,560

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Attendants salary vs area income 44% Median Parking Attendants salary is 56% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,170
    Napa, CA $38,670
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $38,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,690
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $37,600

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,230
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,720
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,090
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $55,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,960
    Light Truck Drivers $42,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in Modesto, CA is $16.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.91 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in Modesto, CA is 1.7% above 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,320.