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Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment is a notable career in the 53 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 53-7061 |
| title | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment |
| onet code | 53-7061.00 |
| description | Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 53 |
| tot emp | 373,960 |
| a mean | 36,290 |
| a median | 35,270 |
| a pct10 | 26,740 |
| a pct25 | 29,790 |
| a pct75 | 39,630 |
| a pct90 | 47,150 |
| h mean | 17 |
| h median | 16 |
The day-to-day work of a cleaners of vehicles and equipment typically centers on rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operation and Control, Quality Control Analysis. Across the top 2 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.00 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working cleaners of vehicles and equipment, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (54.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $45,510 and lowest in West Virginia at $27,700 — a 1.6× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Washington, Colorado, New York, Kansas) average $40,404. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $45,510 | $50,410 | $35,360 | $75,380 | 380 |
| Washington | $39,630 | $42,090 | $34,880 | $50,800 | 8,070 |
| Colorado | $39,480 | $41,440 | $35,390 | $48,810 | 6,430 |
| New York | $39,270 | $44,710 | $31,950 | $70,420 | 19,910 |
| Kansas | $38,130 | $37,870 | $28,060 | $47,110 | 6,950 |
| New Hampshire | $37,930 | $38,640 | $30,080 | $47,150 | 980 |
| Massachusetts | $37,780 | $40,110 | $34,840 | $49,480 | 4,420 |
| Oregon | $37,460 | $39,880 | $31,600 | $50,150 | 4,860 |
| Vermont | $37,390 | $38,300 | $30,420 | $47,430 | 570 |
| California | $37,300 | $40,060 | $34,030 | $48,090 | 48,280 |
| Alaska | $36,870 | $40,310 | $34,330 | $55,760 | 630 |
| Nebraska | $36,640 | $38,400 | $29,330 | $48,960 | 4,800 |
| Maine | $36,430 | $37,490 | $30,330 | $46,860 | 1,010 |
| Minnesota | $36,380 | $38,280 | $30,240 | $47,140 | 5,190 |
| North Dakota | $36,210 | $36,350 | $28,380 | $45,450 | 1,420 |
| New Jersey | $36,090 | $37,800 | $31,470 | $45,760 | 10,880 |
| Hawaii | $35,960 | $38,690 | $30,460 | $52,560 | 1,980 |
| Maryland | $35,890 | $38,370 | $31,200 | $48,770 | 5,710 |
| Montana | $35,810 | $36,660 | $27,880 | $46,290 | 1,490 |
| Idaho | $35,790 | $35,420 | $24,300 | $46,360 | 2,330 |
| Wisconsin | $35,320 | $35,800 | $24,690 | $47,070 | 6,980 |
| Indiana | $35,280 | $36,700 | $27,740 | $48,060 | 7,800 |
| Arizona | $35,130 | $36,240 | $30,180 | $44,340 | 6,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,960 | $36,030 | $25,240 | $47,680 | 11,810 |
| Virginia | $34,900 | $36,200 | $27,370 | $47,650 | 8,940 |
| Ohio | $34,750 | $35,590 | $24,300 | $46,800 | 12,910 |
| Connecticut | $34,640 | $37,620 | $32,640 | $46,590 | 2,970 |
| Michigan | $34,640 | $34,930 | $25,660 | $45,730 | 9,760 |
| Tennessee | $34,630 | $34,940 | $23,710 | $47,220 | 8,210 |
| Illinois | $34,610 | $38,670 | $29,120 | $61,900 | 13,050 |
| Nevada | $34,570 | $34,010 | $23,390 | $44,830 | 4,300 |
| Rhode Island | $34,340 | $36,040 | $30,080 | $47,670 | 630 |
| South Dakota | $34,330 | $34,280 | $28,440 | $42,860 | 1,470 |
| Utah | $34,170 | $33,460 | $23,100 | $43,350 | 4,450 |
| Arkansas | $33,910 | $33,230 | $25,730 | $39,760 | 4,260 |
| Wyoming | $32,220 | $32,930 | $22,320 | $39,760 | 700 |
| Kentucky | $32,080 | $34,580 | $23,800 | $48,670 | 5,040 |
| Florida | $31,790 | $34,050 | $26,880 | $44,750 | 26,010 |
| Delaware | $31,620 | $33,610 | $27,560 | $43,490 | 1,000 |
| Missouri | $31,590 | $34,200 | $26,500 | $45,870 | 6,990 |
| Iowa | $31,200 | $34,480 | $26,900 | $46,470 | 4,170 |
| Alabama | $31,180 | $32,320 | $22,110 | $42,700 | 6,940 |
| North Carolina | $30,700 | $31,890 | $20,540 | $43,170 | 12,750 |
| New Mexico | $30,300 | $34,360 | $26,920 | $45,630 | 1,320 |
| Oklahoma | $30,100 | $32,310 | $23,550 | $43,520 | 5,120 |
| Georgia | $29,900 | $31,860 | $22,500 | $42,930 | 12,730 |
| South Carolina | $29,650 | $31,130 | $22,450 | $38,870 | 5,620 |
| Texas | $29,280 | $31,920 | $22,880 | $43,560 | 37,570 |
| Mississippi | $29,130 | $29,530 | $18,790 | $37,080 | 2,620 |
| Louisiana | $27,940 | $30,930 | $17,930 | $47,780 | 3,820 |
| West Virginia | $27,700 | $27,810 | $21,530 | $34,260 | 1,040 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for cleaners of vehicles and equipment. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Aircraft Cabin Cleaner or Aircraft Cleaner frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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