Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
SOC 53-7061 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment is $34,150, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $35,250, and an estimated 365,290 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +23.6% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +4.9% after inflation. BLS projects employment will grow 3.9% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,150 | $34,150 | 365,290 |
| 2022 | $31,000 | $32,276 | 359,530 |
| 2021 | $29,280 | $32,925 | 351,960 |
| 2020 | $27,640 | $32,541 | 341,660 |
Nominal change
+23.6%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+4.9%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+3.9%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
410,100
Projected 2034
426,200
Annual Openings
56,200
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $34,150. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $43,790 | +28.2% | 590 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $42,890 | +25.6% | 880 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $41,920 | +22.8% | 190 |
| New York | $40,620 | +18.9% | 24,860 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $39,990 | +17.1% | 2,090 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $38,950 | +14.1% | 30 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $38,330 | +12.2% | 340 |
| District of Columbia | $38,320 | +12.2% | 230 |
| Colorado | $38,000 | +11.3% | 5,900 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $37,510 | +9.8% | 700 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$24,560
25th Pct
$28,880
Median
$34,150
75th Pct
$38,500
90th Pct
$46,450
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