Parking Enforcement Workers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.
Median pay: $46,730/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -1.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using hand-held computers.
• Patrol an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
• Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
• Appear in court at hearings regarding contested traffic citations.
• Maintain assigned equipment and supplies, such as hand-held citation computers, citation books, rain gear, tire-marking chalk, and street cones.
• Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.
• Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
• Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures, such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.
What's the median pay for Parking Enforcement Workers?
The median pay for Parking Enforcement Workers is $46,730 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Parking Enforcement Workers?
Employment for Parking Enforcement Workers is projected to change -1.5% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Parking Enforcement Workers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Parking Enforcement Workers?
About 700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.