Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in 2026

    SOC: 53-7061.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $35,270
    per year
    Salary Range
    $27K – $47K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    373,960
    employed
    Job Growth
    +3.9%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipments Make?

    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipments earn a median annual salary of $35,270 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $26,740 at the 10th percentile to $47,150 at the 90th percentile — a range of $20,410. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $45,510.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$26,740
    25th percentile$29,790
    Median (50th)$35,270
    75th percentile$39,630
    90th percentile$47,150
    10th: $26,740Median: $35,27090th: $47,150
    Section 02

    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    District of Columbiatop$45,510
    Washington$39,630
    Colorado$39,480
    New York$39,270
    Kansas$38,130
    New Hampshire$37,930
    Massachusetts$37,780
    Oregon$37,460
    Vermont$37,390
    California$37,300
    Alaska$36,870
    Nebraska$36,640
    Maine$36,430
    Minnesota$36,380
    North Dakota$36,210
    New Jersey$36,090
    Hawaii$35,960
    Maryland$35,890
    Montana$35,810
    Idaho$35,790
    Wisconsin$35,320
    Indiana$35,280
    Arizona$35,130
    Pennsylvania$34,960
    Virginia$34,900
    Ohio$34,750
    Michigan$34,640
    Connecticut$34,640
    Tennessee$34,630
    Illinois$34,610
    Nevada$34,570
    Rhode Island$34,340
    South Dakota$34,330
    Utah$34,170
    Arkansas$33,910
    Wyoming$32,220
    Kentucky$32,080
    Florida$31,790
    Delaware$31,620
    Missouri$31,590
    Iowa$31,200
    Alabama$31,180
    North Carolina$30,700
    New Mexico$30,300
    Oklahoma$30,100
    Georgia$29,900
    South Carolina$29,650
    Texas$29,280
    Mississippi$29,130
    Louisiana$27,940
    West Virginia$27,700
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipments

    Grand Island, NE
    Highest paying
    $48,960
    top metro salary
    St. Joseph, MO-KS
    $48,270
    $-690 vs highest
    Decatur, IL
    $47,450
    $-1,510 vs highest
    Elkhart-Goshen, IN
    $46,810
    $-2,150 vs highest
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area
    $46,260
    $-2,700 vs highest
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area
    $45,700
    $-3,260 vs highest
    Longview-Kelso, WA
    $45,700
    $-3,260 vs highest
    District of Columbia
    $45,510
    $-3,450 vs highest
    Section 04

    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$26,740 – $29,790
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$35,270
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$39,630
    Senior (15+ yrs)$47,150+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipments in Grand Island, NE earn $48,960 — $13,690 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($39,630) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipmentthis career$35,270
    Dishwasher$33,670
    Janitors and Cleaner$35,930
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$49,140
    Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairer$53,990

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 53-7061.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.