Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment (SOC 53-7061) employed 380,430 people in May 2025. The median pay is $35,830 a year ($17.23 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,380 and the highest-paid 10% more than $47,610. BLS projects its employment to change by +3.9% between 2025 and 2035 (about 51,500 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: No formal educational credential.
Highest median pay: District of Columbia ($42,710), Alaska ($40,210), Washington ($40,070). Most jobs: California (46,030), Texas (37,750), Florida (24,920).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,380 | $13.16 |
| 25th percentile | $30,420 | $14.62 |
| Median | $35,830 | $17.23 |
| Mean | $36,980 | $17.78 |
| 75th percentile | $41,040 | $19.73 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $47,610 | $22.89 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 419,500 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 435,800 |
| Change in jobs | 16,300 |
| Percent change | +3.9% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 51,500 |
| Self-employed share | 7.9% |
| Typical entry education | No formal educational credential |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Short-term on-the-job training |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6,440 | 1.25 | $29,360 | $23,580 | $41,600 | -18% | 44% |
| Alaska | 620 | 0.78 | $40,210 | $35,660 | $58,330 | +12% | 43% |
| Arizona | 6,260 | 0.79 | $35,410 | $31,200 | $46,710 | -1% | 57% |
| Arkansas | 5,140 | 1.61 | $34,970 | $26,840 | $42,420 | -2% | 34% |
| California | 46,030 | 1.03 | $37,920 | $34,890 | $49,090 | +6% | 67% |
| Colorado | 6,750 | 0.96 | $39,610 | $35,350 | $49,440 | +11% | 55% |
| Connecticut | 3,480 | 0.84 | $35,870 | $34,010 | $45,910 | +0% | 52% |
| Delaware | 1,280 | 1.08 | $37,440 | $31,200 | $44,100 | +4% | 49% |
| District of Columbia | 350 | 0.21 | $42,710 | $36,400 | $54,540 | +19% | 54% |
| Florida | 24,920 | 1.03 | $33,380 | $28,310 | $45,130 | -7% | 65% |
| Georgia | 12,180 | 1.02 | $30,610 | $23,880 | $46,130 | -15% | 59% |
| Hawaii | 1,180 | 0.77 | $37,560 | $31,670 | $53,510 | +5% | 62% |
| Idaho | 2,840 | 1.35 | $35,640 | $26,440 | $44,430 | -1% | 47% |
| Illinois | 16,350 | 1.10 | $35,930 | $31,200 | $55,990 | +0% | 44% |
| Indiana | 7,520 | 0.96 | $34,940 | $26,980 | $47,920 | -2% | 38% |
| Iowa | 4,190 | 1.10 | $35,920 | $28,120 | $45,370 | +0% | 33% |
| Kansas | 6,410 | 1.82 | $37,370 | $28,620 | $46,070 | +4% | 35% |
| Kentucky | 5,580 | 1.14 | $34,470 | $27,260 | $49,750 | -4% | 35% |
| Louisiana | 4,140 | 0.88 | $27,600 | $21,210 | $43,980 | -23% | 46% |
| Maine | 1,150 | 0.73 | $37,440 | $30,910 | $50,090 | +4% | 39% |
| Maryland | 6,010 | 0.89 | $36,390 | $31,200 | $56,130 | +2% | 57% |
| Massachusetts | 5,100 | 0.57 | $38,630 | $32,830 | $48,550 | +8% | 57% |
| Michigan | 10,320 | 0.96 | $33,890 | $25,960 | $45,140 | -5% | 41% |
| Minnesota | 4,460 | 0.62 | $37,580 | $30,950 | $47,690 | +5% | 41% |
| Mississippi | 2,790 | 0.98 | $28,640 | $21,040 | $37,730 | -20% | 41% |
| Missouri | 9,150 | 1.27 | $34,670 | $28,600 | $46,630 | -3% | 37% |
| Montana | 1,490 | 1.19 | $36,510 | $29,330 | $46,800 | +2% | 39% |
| Nebraska | 4,570 | 1.82 | $37,160 | $30,060 | $50,320 | +4% | 36% |
| Nevada | 3,790 | 1.00 | $34,230 | $25,790 | $44,120 | -4% | 60% |
| New Hampshire | 1,030 | 0.62 | $37,420 | $30,200 | $48,120 | +4% | 50% |
| New Jersey | 9,930 | 0.95 | $37,090 | $32,220 | $46,440 | +4% | 58% |
| New Mexico | 1,820 | 0.85 | $30,310 | $26,860 | $41,140 | -15% | 44% |
| New York | 20,390 | 0.86 | $39,390 | $33,640 | $72,180 | +10% | 50% |
| North Carolina | 13,820 | 1.14 | $33,470 | $22,530 | $44,520 | -7% | 48% |
| North Dakota | 1,330 | 1.26 | $37,290 | $30,130 | $46,190 | +4% | 32% |
| Ohio | 13,750 | 1.01 | $35,230 | $27,120 | $45,670 | -2% | 37% |
| Oklahoma | 5,080 | 1.22 | $30,880 | $23,020 | $44,800 | -14% | 41% |
| Oregon | 5,550 | 1.15 | $38,070 | $33,160 | $50,540 | +6% | 50% |
| Pennsylvania | 11,710 | 0.79 | $34,650 | $25,420 | $46,930 | -3% | 43% |
| Rhode Island | 780 | 0.63 | $37,340 | $31,200 | $51,990 | +4% | 46% |
| South Carolina | 5,720 | 1.01 | $34,230 | $22,930 | $42,970 | -4% | 45% |
| South Dakota | 1,510 | 1.35 | $35,050 | $27,910 | $43,040 | -2% | 34% |
| Tennessee | 8,420 | 1.05 | $34,950 | $26,350 | $47,330 | -2% | 44% |
| Texas | 37,750 | 1.10 | $29,450 | $22,930 | $43,430 | -18% | 60% |
| Utah | 4,580 | 1.08 | $34,900 | $28,450 | $45,090 | -3% | 55% |
| Vermont | 620 | 0.84 | $39,530 | $31,920 | $49,250 | +10% | 40% |
| Virginia | 8,860 | 0.88 | $34,450 | $27,540 | $47,500 | -4% | 57% |
| Washington | 8,270 | 0.95 | $40,070 | $35,470 | $52,120 | +12% | 55% |
| West Virginia | 1,260 | 0.74 | $29,390 | $23,920 | $36,730 | -18% | 36% |
| Wisconsin | 7,040 | 0.98 | $35,280 | $26,270 | $47,370 | -2% | 39% |
| Wyoming | 720 | 1.05 | $33,890 | $27,340 | $42,600 | -5% | 35% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE | 460 | $50,320 | $30,660 | $50,320 | 4.76 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | 430 | $49,140 | $30,120 | $49,640 | 3.27 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 520 | $44,440 | $30,320 | $47,130 | 2.84 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 4,930 | $44,350 | $38,520 | $58,230 | 0.85 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 2,090 | $43,680 | $38,840 | $54,480 | 0.75 |
| Greeley, CO | 500 | $42,920 | $34,500 | $49,440 | 1.72 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 4,120 | $42,750 | $37,260 | $55,540 | 0.81 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 4,190 | $41,600 | $37,140 | $50,030 | 1.07 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 19,280 | $41,540 | $35,020 | $72,180 | 0.83 |
| Boulder, CO | 300 | $41,250 | $37,600 | $49,520 | 0.64 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | 330 | $40,840 | $36,470 | $53,570 | 1.12 |
| Anchorage, AK | 400 | $40,210 | $35,850 | $57,650 | 0.92 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 590 | $39,590 | $36,320 | $53,510 | 1.17 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 380 | $39,310 | $22,420 | $47,690 | 2.05 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 3,120 | $39,220 | $35,330 | $54,590 | 1.05 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 3,530 | $38,950 | $31,700 | $48,090 | 0.53 |
| Merced, CA | 380 | $38,860 | $35,150 | $48,380 | 1.97 |
| Salinas, CA | 790 | $38,830 | $36,040 | $46,430 | 1.74 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | 570 | $38,620 | $35,670 | $45,920 | 1.80 |
| Vallejo, CA | 550 | $38,590 | $35,440 | $54,170 | 1.57 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,790 | $38,130 | $31,520 | $47,690 | 0.58 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 790 | $38,030 | $31,560 | $53,510 | 0.72 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | 470 | $37,970 | $34,280 | $49,250 | 0.67 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 2,410 | $37,700 | $35,630 | $47,970 | 0.91 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 320 | $37,650 | $28,670 | $54,470 | 1.03 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | 360 | $37,650 | $35,370 | $63,250 | 3.04 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 15,950 | $37,540 | $35,340 | $47,740 | 1.04 |
| Modesto, CA | 1,010 | $37,480 | $35,060 | $52,240 | 2.12 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | 460 | $37,460 | $30,220 | $47,310 | 1.27 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | 440 | $37,440 | $31,080 | $53,610 | 1.14 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | 610 | $37,440 | $34,650 | $49,070 | 0.97 |
| Salem, OR | 660 | $37,400 | $31,870 | $45,310 | 1.42 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | 300 | $37,140 | $34,320 | $46,780 | 0.99 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 3,370 | $37,120 | $35,750 | $47,640 | 0.90 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 1,020 | $36,980 | $34,460 | $48,240 | 1.44 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 430 | $36,920 | $34,770 | $47,290 | 0.87 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 830 | $36,910 | $34,730 | $47,030 | 1.04 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 1,030 | $36,900 | $32,830 | $48,770 | 0.94 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 320 | $36,890 | $26,950 | $51,590 | 2.18 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 990 | $36,770 | $29,220 | $44,120 | 1.00 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 2,790 | $36,760 | $29,110 | $48,220 | 1.04 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 5,560 | $36,730 | $31,160 | $50,960 | 0.73 |
| Worcester, MA | 520 | $36,730 | $34,190 | $50,020 | 0.61 |
| Yakima, WA | 350 | $36,730 | $34,650 | $47,490 | 1.49 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 3,080 | $36,680 | $29,300 | $49,580 | 1.14 |
| York-Hanover, PA | 390 | $36,660 | $26,550 | $48,390 | 0.87 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 12,030 | $36,580 | $31,200 | $55,990 | 1.09 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | 690 | $36,530 | $32,240 | $46,260 | 1.04 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | 1,260 | $36,510 | $34,320 | $50,390 | 1.52 |
| Fresno, CA | 1,880 | $36,500 | $34,320 | $45,270 | 1.61 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 640 | $36,250 | $33,800 | $44,120 | 0.83 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 5,100 | $36,230 | $34,480 | $47,950 | 1.21 |
| Reno, NV | 650 | $36,160 | $26,730 | $45,720 | 0.97 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 990 | $36,140 | $34,010 | $45,900 | 0.67 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | 1,200 | $36,130 | $28,480 | $41,330 | 1.78 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | 1,060 | $36,050 | $34,600 | $45,640 | 1.07 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 1,190 | $36,050 | $31,200 | $51,410 | 0.68 |
| Madison, WI | 780 | $35,950 | $27,160 | $47,740 | 0.78 |
| Topeka, KS | 710 | $35,940 | $30,060 | $49,680 | 2.50 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 1,910 | $35,920 | $30,840 | $49,400 | 1.57 |
The median is $35,830 a year ($17.23 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $27,380 and the highest-paid tenth over $47,610 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
380,430 in May 2025, and BLS projects +3.9% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: No formal educational credential (BLS).
District of Columbia, with a median of $42,710 (among states with published figures).