Parking Attendants
SOC Code: 53-6021 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Parking Attendants. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $32,968 | $39,354 | $45,718 | $52,104 |
| Salinas, CA | $34,923 | $39,832 | $44,720 | $49,629 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $36,338 | $40,165 | $44,013 | $47,840 |
| Pueblo, CO | $34,237 | $38,626 | $43,014 | $47,403 |
| Casper, WY | $32,282 | $37,274 | $42,266 | $47,258 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $31,325 | $36,629 | $41,954 | $47,258 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $31,325 | $36,629 | $41,954 | $47,258 |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $32,282 | $37,274 | $42,266 | $47,258 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $40,456 | $42,474 | $44,470 | $46,488 |
| Modesto, CA | $39,499 | $41,683 | $43,867 | $46,051 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.5 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.4 | |
| Active Listening | 3.2 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.8 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.8 | |
| Coordination | 2.8 | |
| Mathematics | 2.8 | |
| Writing | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.1 |
| Transportation | 3.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.7 |
| Mathematics | 2.5 |
| Production and Processing | 2.4 |
| Education and Training | 2.3 |
| Administrative | 2.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 60.8% |
| Less than high school | 38.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Take numbered tags from customers, locate vehicles, and deliver vehicles, or provide customers with instructions for locating vehicles.
- Keep parking areas clean and orderly to ensure that space usage is maximized.
- Park and retrieve automobiles for customers in parking lots, storage garages, or new car lots.
- Greet customers and open their car doors.
- Inspect vehicles to detect any damage.
- Issue ticket stubs or place numbered tags on windshields, log tags or attach tag to customers' keys, and give customers matching tags for locating parked vehicles.
- Perform cash handling tasks, such as making change, balancing and recording cash drawer, or distributing tips.
- Explain and calculate parking charges, collect fees from customers, and respond to customer complaints.
Technology Skills
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