Parking Attendants Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $36,430 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.51
10th percentile $35,490
90th percentile $42,290
Employed locally 360
National median $34,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,490
    25th
    $35,670
    50th (median)
    $36,430
    75th
    $36,430
    90th
    $42,290

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Attendants salary vs area income 38% Median Parking Attendants salary is 62% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,210
    Light Truck Drivers $44,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in Santa Maria, CA is $17.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.71 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in Santa Maria, CA is 5.3% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $35,490 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,670.