Parking Attendants Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $41,740 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.07
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $48,890
Employed locally 2,150
National median $34,600

Compare Parking Attendants salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Seattle, WA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Parking Attendants
in
Seattle, WA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $39,720
    50th (median)
    $41,740
    75th
    $45,580
    90th
    $48,890

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Attendants salary vs area income 37% Median Parking Attendants salary is 63% 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
    Washington $41,200
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $40,660
    Bend, OR $39,740

    Nearby metros — Parking Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $41,200
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $40,660
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,180
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $39,170
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,690
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,170

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $47,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $69,290
    Light Truck Drivers $48,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,170
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $52,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in Seattle, WA is $20.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.23 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in Seattle, WA is 20.6% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,720.