Law & Government
Parking Enforcement Workers
Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.
Median salary (BLS)
$46,730
10th–90th percentile (BLS)
$35k – $75k
Job outlook
No separate BLS projection for this specific role
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Education
Typical entry: No degree required
Plan my path to this →How to qualify
EstimateLicense requiredCost to qualify
$200–$5,150
Time to qualify
1 yr
Renewal
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- 1
High school diploma or GED
CourseExpected by most employers; if you need the GED, test fees run $0–$150 depending on the state.
$0–$150 · 3 months · varies by state source
- 2
On-the-job training
ExperienceEmployer-provided and typically paid — days to a few months for most no-degree roles.
Cost varies · 3 months source
- 3
Bar exam / state licensure / academy
LicenseLawyers: the state bar exam. Public-safety roles: a training academy plus state certification.
$200–$5,000 · 6 months · varies by state source
Estimated typical U.S. route for "Parking Enforcement Workers" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.
Typical progression
Junior Parking Enforcement Workers
Entry / Junior
$35,130
~2 yrs to advance
Parking Enforcement Workers
Established
$46,730
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Parking Enforcement Workers
Senior
$61,035
Key skills
A typical day
- •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.
Fields of study
Any field
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