Also called: Parking Operations Manager, Garage Manager
Runs parking garages and lots for airports, hospitals, stadiums, and downtowns.
A parking manager schedules attendants and valets, manages payment systems, handles damage claims, and plans traffic flow for big events.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Experience in parking operations; a bachelor's helps for larger roles.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Business Management.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 53-1049: Average (3% to 4%).
Medium risk for 10 years. Plate cameras, apps and automated pay cut garage staff; managing contracts and facilities stays human.
Classes: Business, Accounting.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-1049.
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