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How to become parking enforcement workerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Protective Services Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$46,730
25th–75th pct. $39,870–$60,490
Top pay (est.)
$97,900
Top 10% $75,340
Pay in 5 years
$53,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$62,300est.
$53,500–$72,300
Outlook score
38/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
28%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−1.1%
800 openings / yr

How to become parking enforcement workers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Parking Enforcement Workers

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Reading Comprehension
2.9
Coordination
2.9
Active Listening
2.9
Social Perceptiveness
2.8
Service Orientation
2.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Psychology
4.1
Law and Government
3.8
English Language
3.8
Public Safety and Security
3.6
Customer and Personal Service
3.4
Computers and Electronics
2.5
Administrative
2.3
Personnel and Human Resources
2.1

What the work involves

Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGetting InformationResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationHandling and Moving Objects

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionFar Vision

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
53%
None / short demo
21%
6–12 months
14%
3–6 months
11%

Related work experience

None
84%
1–2 years
16%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as parking enforcement workers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.