Prevailing Wage for Parking Attendants
Prevailing wage for Parking Attendants is set by DOL under SOC 53-6021 and applies to sponsored positions held by valet attendants, parking cashiers, and parking lot attendants across the country. DOL establishes four experience levels, each carrying a different wage floor, and the specific amount varies considerably depending on which city the worksite is in.
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Level 1 covers entry-level parking attendants with limited experience, typically no specialized training, and close supervision throughout their shift. Tasks are routine and follow established procedures, with little independent judgment required.
Level 2 applies to qualified attendants with some on-the-job experience who work with moderate supervision. This is the most common filing level for Parking Attendants, reflecting a baseline of independent task completion within standard lot or garage operations.
Level 3 covers experienced attendants who handle complex situations with minimal supervision, such as managing high-volume valet operations or training newer staff. They exercise judgment in non-routine situations and may coordinate across a shift.
Level 4 applies to fully competent attendants in senior or lead roles, directing other staff, overseeing full facility operations, or serving as a site supervisor. This level is rare for individual-contributor filings in this occupation.
Prevailing Wage for Parking Attendants by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Parking attendant wages are tied to the specific worksite address on the LCA, not a company's headquarters. A valet role at a San Jose hotel carries a significantly higher prevailing wage floor than the same title at a Dothan, Alabama facility.
Watch for valet supervisor title mismatches
Employers sometimes file LCAs for parking lot attendants under a supervisory or operations title that maps to a different SOC. If your actual duties match SOC 53-6021, the prevailing wage must be set under that code, not a higher-prestige but mismatched classification.
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Account for hourly tip income excluded from wage calculations
Tips received on the job do not count toward satisfying the prevailing wage floor for a sponsored parking attendant position. The base hourly rate on the LCA must meet the applicable DOL level independently, regardless of typical tip earnings.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 53-6021.00 alongside Parking Attendants, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Hiker Prevailing Wage
Hiker Prevailing Wage
Hiker positions fall under SOC 53-6021.00 (Parking Attendants). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Parking Cashier Prevailing Wage
Parking Cashier Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Parking Cashier for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 53-6021.00 (Parking Attendants). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Parking Lot Attendant Prevailing Wage
Parking Lot Attendant Prevailing Wage
Parking Lot Attendant is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 53-6021.00 (Parking Attendants). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Parking Ramp Attendant Prevailing Wage
Parking Ramp Attendant Prevailing Wage
Parking Ramp Attendant positions fall under SOC 53-6021.00 (Parking Attendants). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Valet Attendant Prevailing Wage
Valet Attendant Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Valet Attendant for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 53-6021.00 (Parking Attendants). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Valet Parker Prevailing Wage
Valet Parker Prevailing Wage
Valet Parker is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 53-6021.00 (Parking Attendants). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Valet Parking Attendant Prevailing Wage
Valet Parking Attendant Prevailing Wage
Valet Parking Attendant positions fall under SOC 53-6021.00 (Parking Attendants). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Parking Attendants?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to set prevailing wages by occupation and metro area. For SOC 53-6021, OFLC assigns four wage levels based on experience and responsibility. Employers filing an LCA for a sponsored parking attendant must offer at least the wage corresponding to the appropriate level for that worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
The four levels reflect experience and supervision requirements. Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision; Level 2 is qualified with moderate independence; Level 3 is experienced with minimal supervision and some lead duties; Level 4 is fully competent in a senior or supervisory capacity. Your level should match the actual job duties described in the LCA, not simply the title your employer uses. Misclassifying a Level 2 role as Level 1 is a common compliance issue.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same parking attendant role vary so much by city?
DOL calculates prevailing wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so local labor market conditions drive the figures. A valet attendant role in San Francisco reflects Bay Area cost-of-living and wages, while the same SOC code in Shreveport, Louisiana reflects a very different market. The worksite address listed on the LCA determines which metro's wage floor applies, so even a remote-capable employer must use the physical location where the attendant will actually work.
What happens if a job offer for a sponsored position falls below the prevailing wage?
If the offered wage is below the DOL prevailing wage for the applicable level and metro, OFLC will not certify the LCA, and the sponsorship process cannot proceed. For H-1B or PERM-based petitions, USCIS also reviews wage compliance. An employer may revise the offer upward or reclassify the position to a lower level if duties genuinely support it, but offering a wage below the floor for the correct level is a filing blocker, not just an advisory.
How can I find and verify the prevailing wage for a specific U.S. location?
The OFLC Wage Search tool lets you look up the current prevailing wage for SOC 53-6021 by state and metro area. Enter the occupation code and the worksite location to see all four wage levels. You can cross-reference these figures against any job offer before accepting. For finding which employers have actually sponsored parking attendant roles in specific cities, Migrate Mate filters sponsored listings by role and location so you can see real sponsorship history alongside the posting.
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