Parking Attendants Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $42,300 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.34
10th percentile $39,190
90th percentile $53,440
Employed locally 3,860
National median $34,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,190
    25th
    $40,480
    50th (median)
    $42,300
    75th
    $44,410
    90th
    $53,440

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Attendants salary vs area income 32% Median Parking Attendants salary is 68% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parking Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Colorado Springs, CO $46,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,740
    Washington $41,200
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $40,660
    Bend, OR $39,740

    Nearby metros — Parking Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,050

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,630
    Light Truck Drivers $49,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in San Francisco, CA is $20.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.03 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in San Francisco, CA is 22.3% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $39,190 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,480.