Parking Enforcement Workers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $85,090 +80.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.91
10th percentile $63,600
90th percentile $98,370
Employed locally 480
National median $47,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,600
    25th
    $74,480
    50th (median)
    $85,090
    75th
    $85,090
    90th
    $98,370

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Enforcement Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Parking Enforcement Workers salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parking Enforcement Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,860

    Nearby metros — Parking Enforcement Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $51,280

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,740
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $133,190
    Firefighters $121,270
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,930
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $40,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $173,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Parking Enforcement Workers in San Francisco, CA is $40.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Parking Enforcement Workers salary in San Francisco, CA is 80.5% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Parking Enforcement Workers (10th percentile) earn around $63,600 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,480.