Parking Enforcement Workers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $37,600 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $29,380
90th percentile $46,770
Employed locally 40
National median $47,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,380
    25th
    $35,930
    50th (median)
    $37,600
    75th
    $44,180
    90th
    $46,770

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Enforcement Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Parking Enforcement Workers salary is 53% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $36,150
    College Station-Bryan, TX $36,150
    El Paso, TX $34,570

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,480
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,020
    Firefighters $59,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Parking Enforcement Workers in Houston, TX is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Parking Enforcement Workers salary in Houston, TX is 20.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Parking Enforcement Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,380 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,930.