Parking Enforcement Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $72,700 +54.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.95
10th percentile $66,370
90th percentile $72,700
Employed locally 50
National median $47,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,370
    25th
    $66,370
    50th (median)
    $72,700
    75th
    $72,700
    90th
    $72,700

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Parking Enforcement Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Parking Enforcement Workers salary is 54% 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
    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,090
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $150,650
    Firefighters $164,940
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $55,870
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $45,190
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $131,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Parking Enforcement Workers in San Jose, CA is $34.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Parking Enforcement Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 54.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Parking Enforcement Workers (10th percentile) earn around $66,370 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,370.