Parking Enforcement Workers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $61,480 +30.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.56
10th percentile $46,260
90th percentile $73,260
Employed locally 110
National median $47,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,260
    25th
    $56,790
    50th (median)
    $61,480
    75th
    $61,480
    90th
    $73,260

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Enforcement Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Parking Enforcement Workers salary is 40% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $51,280

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $109,190
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $118,830
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,190
    Firefighters $70,120
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parking Enforcement Workers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Parking Enforcement Workers in San Diego, CA is $29.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.55 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Parking Enforcement Workers salaries?

    The median Parking Enforcement Workers salary in San Diego, CA is 30.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Parking Enforcement Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,260 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,790.