Parking Attendants Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $36,520 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.56
10th percentile $31,600
90th percentile $42,500
Employed locally 60
National median $34,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,600
    25th
    $32,640
    50th (median)
    $36,520
    75th
    $40,370
    90th
    $42,500

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Attendants salary vs area income 48% Median Parking Attendants salary is 52% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,180
    Oregon $39,150
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,800

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,630
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,780
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,850
    Light Truck Drivers$44,700
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,100
    Driver/Sales Workers$35,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in Salem, OR is $17.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.03 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in Salem, OR is 5.5% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $31,600 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,640.