Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $28,550 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.73
10th percentile $22,080
90th percentile $44,340
Employed locally 180
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,080
    25th
    $25,010
    50th (median)
    $28,550
    75th
    $34,300
    90th
    $44,340

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 45% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 55% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $42,250
    Sheboygan, WI $36,000
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $35,570
    Michigan $34,640
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,430
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $34,350

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,630
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,140
    Light Truck Drivers $39,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $54,870
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Athens, GA is $13.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Athens, GA is 19.1% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $22,080 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,010.