Parking Enforcement Workers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $51,280 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.65
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $66,530
Employed locally 80
National median $47,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $45,980
    50th (median)
    $51,280
    75th
    $66,200
    90th
    $66,530

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Enforcement Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Parking Enforcement Workers salary is 45% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,700
    California $66,200
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,860
    Salinas, CA $62,850
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $61,480

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,900
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $112,630
    Firefighters $108,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $86,930
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $109,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $158,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Parking Enforcement Workers in Sacramento, CA is $24.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Parking Enforcement Workers salary in Sacramento, CA is 8.8% above 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Parking Enforcement Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,980.