Parking Attendants Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $39,180 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.84
10th percentile $34,420
90th percentile $45,660
Employed locally 760
National median $34,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,420
    25th
    $38,240
    50th (median)
    $39,180
    75th
    $41,610
    90th
    $45,660

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 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
    Colorado Springs, CO $46,590
    Bend, OR $39,740
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $39,330
    Oregon $39,150
    Colorado $38,800
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,800

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$43,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,550
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63,500
    Light Truck Drivers$46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in Portland, OR-WA is $18.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.28 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in Portland, OR-WA is 13.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $34,420 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,240.