Parking Attendants
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 AttendantParking Lot AttendantValet AttendantValet Parker
What You'll Need to Succeed
AI-generatedKey competencies for this occupation at a glance
- MindsetRespond to customer inquiries and requests in parking lot or garage environments, maintaining professional service standards.Developing
- Hands-onOperate vehicles in confined parking spaces in car dealerships, rental facilities, and parking garages under time constraints.Developing
- KnowledgeApply parking fee collection procedures using computerized cash registers and payment processing systems.Developing
- KnowledgeCompute parking fees and transaction totals accurately processing customer payments and issuing receipts.Developing
- Hands-onPerform vehicle inspection and placement tasks identifying vehicle conditions and maximizing lot capacity.Developing
- KnowledgeApply public safety and security protocols monitoring parking facilities and responding to security concerns.Developing
- KnowledgeDemonstrate parking facility operations and procedures using automatic ticket dispensers, barrier gates, and validation machines.Developing
- KnowledgeOrganize vehicle flow and parking assignments coordinating entry, exit, and retrieval activities during peak hours.Developing
- KnowledgeApply record-keeping and documentation procedures tracking vehicle information, transactions, and incident reports using digital systems.Developing
- MindsetAttend to customer service needs and concerns while managing multiple concurrent requests in high-traffic periods.Emerging
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
| Metric | 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
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word
Technology Skills
CorePark ValetEmail softwarePayment processing softwareSMS Valet
Tools & Equipment
Automatic ticket dispensersBarrier gatesComputerized cash registersCopy machinesDesktop computersHandheld stop signsHigh power flashlightsLanterns