Parking Attendants Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $36,610 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.60
10th percentile $33,400
90th percentile $70,180
Employed locally 120
National median $34,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,400
    25th
    $36,000
    50th (median)
    $36,610
    75th
    $49,540
    90th
    $70,180

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Attendants salary vs area income 39% Median Parking Attendants salary is 61% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,510
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,230
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,250
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $37,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in Salinas, CA is $17.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.35 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in Salinas, CA is 5.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $33,400 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,000.