Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $32,690 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.72
10th percentile $24,310
90th percentile $49,140
Employed locally 160
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,310
    25th
    $28,240
    50th (median)
    $32,690
    75th
    $40,760
    90th
    $49,140

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 54% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Island, NE $48,960
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $48,270
    Decatur, IL $47,450
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $47,050
    Elkhart-Goshen, IN $46,810
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $46,260

    Nearby metros — Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gettysburg, PA $39,140
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Grants Pass, OR $36,870
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $36,750
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $36,540
    Chambersburg, PA $35,860

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,880
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,860
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,990
    Light Truck Drivers$39,040
    Bus Drivers, School$39,850
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Altoona, PA is $15.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.06 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salaries?

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Altoona, PA is 7.3% below the national median of $35,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Altoona?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $24,310 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,240.