Park vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage. May park or tend vehicles in environments such as a car dealership or rental car facility. May collect fee.
SOC: 53-6021.00
Common Job Titles
Parking Attendant
Parking Lot Attendant
Valet Attendant
Valet Parker
What You'll Need to Succeed
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Key competencies for this occupation at a glance
MindsetRespond to customer inquiries and requests in parking lot or garage environments, maintaining professional service standards.
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Hands-onOperate vehicles in confined parking spaces in car dealerships, rental facilities, and parking garages under time constraints.
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KnowledgeApply parking fee collection procedures using computerized cash registers and payment processing systems.
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KnowledgeCompute parking fees and transaction totals accurately processing customer payments and issuing receipts.
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Hands-onPerform vehicle inspection and placement tasks identifying vehicle conditions and maximizing lot capacity.
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KnowledgeApply public safety and security protocols monitoring parking facilities and responding to security concerns.
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KnowledgeDemonstrate parking facility operations and procedures using automatic ticket dispensers, barrier gates, and validation machines.
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KnowledgeOrganize vehicle flow and parking assignments coordinating entry, exit, and retrieval activities during peak hours.
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KnowledgeApply record-keeping and documentation procedures tracking vehicle information, transactions, and incident reports using digital systems.
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MindsetAttend to customer service needs and concerns while managing multiple concurrent requests in high-traffic periods.
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Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Parking Attendants (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
134,650
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $24,960. 25th percentile: U.S. $29,590. 50th percentile: U.S. $34,600. 75th percentile: U.S. $37,230. 90th percentile: U.S. $43,840. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
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U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$24,960
10% of workers earn the following or more
$43,840
Workers on average earn
$34,190
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
Customer and Personal Service3.5/5
English Language3.1/5
Transportation3.0/5
Public Safety and Security2.7/5
Mathematics2.5/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
