Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $30,330 -14% vs national
Median hourly $14.58
10th percentile $21,130
90th percentile $46,900
Employed locally 90
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,130
    25th
    $28,790
    50th (median)
    $30,330
    75th
    $36,970
    90th
    $46,900

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 43% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 57% 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
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $45,700
    District of Columbia $45,510
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $40,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $39,820
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $39,000
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $37,950

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,180
    Bus Drivers, School $52,020
    Light Truck Drivers $40,090
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Ames, IA is $14.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Ames, IA is 14% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $21,130 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,790.