Parking Attendants Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $31,010 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.91
10th percentile $24,170
90th percentile $41,160
Employed locally 40
National median $34,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,170
    25th
    $24,370
    50th (median)
    $31,010
    75th
    $34,480
    90th
    $41,160

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Attendants salary vs area income 45% Median Parking Attendants salary is 55% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,800
    District of Columbia $36,610
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $36,430
    California $36,350
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,720
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $35,490

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,380
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,830
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,320
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,770
    Light Truck Drivers $40,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Attendants make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Attendants in Waterloo, IA is $14.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.79 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Parking Attendants salaries?

    The median Parking Attendants salary in Waterloo, IA is 10.4% below 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Parking Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $24,170 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,370.