Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary by State
The national median pay for cleaners of vehicles and equipment is $35,830 a year. By state, it ranges from $27,600 in Louisiana to $42,710 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $27,380
- 25th percentile
- $30,420
- Median
- $35,830
- 75th percentile
- $41,040
- Top 10%
- $47,610
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 380,430 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $42,710 | +19% | $36,400 | $54,540 | 350 |
| 2 | Alaska | $40,210 | +12% | $35,660 | $58,330 | 620 |
| 3 | Washington | $40,070 | +12% | $35,470 | $52,120 | 8,270 |
| 4 | Colorado | $39,610 | +11% | $35,350 | $49,440 | 6,750 |
| 5 | Vermont | $39,530 | +10% | $31,920 | $49,250 | 620 |
| 6 | New York | $39,390 | +10% | $33,640 | $72,180 | 20,390 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $38,630 | +8% | $32,830 | $48,550 | 5,100 |
| 8 | Oregon | $38,070 | +6% | $33,160 | $50,540 | 5,550 |
| 9 | California | $37,920 | +6% | $34,890 | $49,090 | 46,030 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $37,580 | +5% | $30,950 | $47,690 | 4,460 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $37,560 | +5% | $31,670 | $53,510 | 1,180 |
| 12 | Delaware | $37,440 | +4% | $31,200 | $44,100 | 1,280 |
| 13 | Maine | $37,440 | +4% | $30,910 | $50,090 | 1,150 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $37,420 | +4% | $30,200 | $48,120 | 1,030 |
| 15 | Kansas | $37,370 | +4% | $28,620 | $46,070 | 6,410 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $37,340 | +4% | $31,200 | $51,990 | 780 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $37,290 | +4% | $30,130 | $46,190 | 1,330 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $37,160 | +4% | $30,060 | $50,320 | 4,570 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $37,090 | +4% | $32,220 | $46,440 | 9,930 |
| 20 | Montana | $36,510 | +2% | $29,330 | $46,800 | 1,490 |
| 21 | Maryland | $36,390 | +2% | $31,200 | $56,130 | 6,010 |
| 22 | Illinois | $35,930 | 0% | $31,200 | $55,990 | 16,350 |
| 23 | Iowa | $35,920 | 0% | $28,120 | $45,370 | 4,190 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $35,870 | 0% | $34,010 | $45,910 | 3,480 |
| 25 | Idaho | $35,640 | −1% | $26,440 | $44,430 | 2,840 |
| 26 | Arizona | $35,410 | −1% | $31,200 | $46,710 | 6,260 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $35,280 | −2% | $26,270 | $47,370 | 7,040 |
| 28 | Ohio | $35,230 | −2% | $27,120 | $45,670 | 13,750 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $35,050 | −2% | $27,910 | $43,040 | 1,510 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $34,970 | −2% | $26,840 | $42,420 | 5,140 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $34,950 | −2% | $26,350 | $47,330 | 8,420 |
| 32 | Indiana | $34,940 | −2% | $26,980 | $47,920 | 7,520 |
| 33 | Utah | $34,900 | −3% | $28,450 | $45,090 | 4,580 |
| 34 | Missouri | $34,670 | −3% | $28,600 | $46,630 | 9,150 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $34,650 | −3% | $25,420 | $46,930 | 11,710 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $34,470 | −4% | $27,260 | $49,750 | 5,580 |
| 37 | Virginia | $34,450 | −4% | $27,540 | $47,500 | 8,860 |
| 38 | Nevada | $34,230 | −4% | $25,790 | $44,120 | 3,790 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $34,230 | −4% | $22,930 | $42,970 | 5,720 |
| 40 | Michigan | $33,890 | −5% | $25,960 | $45,140 | 10,320 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $33,890 | −5% | $27,340 | $42,600 | 720 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $33,470 | −7% | $22,530 | $44,520 | 13,820 |
| 43 | Florida | $33,380 | −7% | $28,310 | $45,130 | 24,920 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $30,880 | −14% | $23,020 | $44,800 | 5,080 |
| 45 | Georgia | $30,610 | −15% | $23,880 | $46,130 | 12,180 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $30,310 | −15% | $26,860 | $41,140 | 1,820 |
| 47 | Texas | $29,450 | −18% | $22,930 | $43,430 | 37,750 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $29,390 | −18% | $23,920 | $36,730 | 1,260 |
| 49 | Alabama | $29,360 | −18% | $23,580 | $41,600 | 6,440 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $28,640 | −20% | $21,040 | $37,730 | 2,790 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $27,600 | −23% | $21,210 | $43,980 | 4,140 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary questions
Which state pays cleaners of vehicles and equipment the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $42,710 a year (+19% vs. the national median of $35,830). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays cleaners of vehicles and equipment the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $27,600 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most cleaners of vehicles and equipment work?
California has the most jobs, about 46,030, with a median of $37,920.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.