Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in California
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in California earn a median of $37,920 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,920
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($35,830)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 46,030
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,890; the top 10% earn over $49,090. Nationally the range is $27,380 to $47,610.
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Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment pay in California
How much do cleaners of vehicles and equipment make in California?
The median is $37,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,890 and the top 10% earn over $49,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for cleaners of vehicles and equipment?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $35,830). Living costs are not included.