Parking Enforcement Workers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $36,150 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.38
10th percentile $30,550
90th percentile $43,270
Employed locally 50
National median $47,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,550
    25th
    $30,550
    50th (median)
    $36,150
    75th
    $38,620
    90th
    $43,270

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Enforcement Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Parking Enforcement Workers salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parking Enforcement Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,090
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,700
    Washington $70,310
    California $66,200

    Nearby metros — Parking Enforcement Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,330
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,600
    College Station-Bryan, TX $36,150
    El Paso, TX $34,570

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,820
    Firefighters $59,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,820
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Enforcement Workers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Enforcement Workers in Austin, TX is $17.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.03 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Parking Enforcement Workers salaries?

    The median Parking Enforcement Workers salary in Austin, TX is 23.3% below the national median of $47,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parking Enforcement Workers in Austin?

    Entry-level Parking Enforcement Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,550 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,550.