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Parking Enforcement Workers is a notable career in the 33 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Parking Enforcement Workers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 33-3041 |
| title | Parking Enforcement Workers |
| onet code | 33-3041.00 |
| description | Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 33 |
| tot emp | 7,770 |
| a mean | 51,840 |
| a median | 47,150 |
| a pct10 | 35,410 |
| a pct25 | 39,930 |
| a pct75 | 61,210 |
| a pct90 | 76,030 |
| h mean | 24 |
| h median | 22 |
The day-to-day work of a parking enforcement workers typically centers on enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using hand-held computers. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Speaking, Monitoring, and Active Listening. Across the top 9 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.10 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working parking enforcement workers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (90.6%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 1% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Washington at $70,310 and lowest in West Virginia at $29,100 — a 2.4× spread. The top five states (Washington, California, Connecticut, Oregon, Nevada) average $62,788. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $70,310 | $67,380 | $49,570 | $76,030 | 180 |
| California | $66,200 | $68,500 | $46,370 | $85,090 | 1,460 |
| Connecticut | $62,090 | $59,440 | $38,890 | $77,730 | 30 |
| Oregon | $60,220 | $60,270 | $37,020 | $75,910 | 80 |
| Nevada | $55,120 | $56,600 | $42,790 | $67,690 | 40 |
| Utah | $53,020 | $49,150 | $37,380 | $61,340 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $50,640 | $53,690 | $42,620 | $63,740 | 320 |
| Vermont | $50,570 | $49,700 | $41,140 | $62,560 | 40 |
| Colorado | $49,410 | $52,970 | $42,340 | $62,470 | 100 |
| New York | $48,050 | $50,670 | $35,460 | $70,820 | 540 |
| Iowa | $47,760 | $47,550 | $36,400 | $64,340 | 50 |
| New Hampshire | $47,480 | $46,760 | $36,420 | $54,170 | 70 |
| Illinois | $47,150 | $52,490 | $35,410 | $78,920 | 710 |
| Florida | $47,040 | $49,450 | $36,690 | $63,930 | 500 |
| Maryland | $47,020 | $49,210 | $36,900 | $62,220 | 280 |
| Virginia | $46,920 | $47,940 | $35,790 | $61,120 | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,220 | $44,110 | $34,480 | $50,440 | 660 |
| Maine | $45,670 | $47,620 | $35,080 | $57,480 | 40 |
| Montana | $44,620 | $45,420 | $38,500 | $53,210 | 40 |
| Ohio | $44,520 | $44,630 | $29,520 | $60,280 | 100 |
| South Carolina | $43,550 | $44,620 | $36,700 | $57,330 | 100 |
| New Jersey | $43,430 | $45,750 | $37,340 | $60,000 | 370 |
| Wisconsin | $43,090 | $48,190 | $37,040 | $72,250 | 120 |
| Kansas | $42,480 | $42,360 | $33,140 | $52,390 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $42,160 | $47,190 | $38,830 | $63,830 | 50 |
| Indiana | $41,500 | $39,210 | $25,780 | $49,400 | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $41,150 | $40,940 | $30,780 | $49,960 | 70 |
| Arizona | $40,510 | $41,870 | $35,680 | $49,230 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $39,970 | $41,140 | $32,170 | $53,150 | 90 |
| Delaware | $39,910 | $43,100 | $37,760 | $57,030 | 90 |
| Missouri | $39,510 | $41,180 | $39,070 | $47,690 | 110 |
| Alabama | $38,990 | $38,190 | $29,340 | $47,320 | 50 |
| Michigan | $38,990 | $42,220 | $33,140 | $54,420 | 200 |
| Texas | $38,290 | $37,780 | $30,380 | $48,180 | 330 |
| Georgia | $36,470 | $37,930 | $34,480 | $44,690 | 30 |
| Idaho | $34,790 | $38,060 | $32,750 | $49,690 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $32,920 | $37,090 | $32,780 | $52,670 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $29,100 | $30,330 | $22,330 | $37,630 | 40 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for parking enforcement workers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Civilian Pay Technician (Civilian Pay Tech) or Enforcement Safety Officer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Parking Enforcement Workers compares to others in the 33 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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