Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $27,540 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.24
10th percentile $21,110
90th percentile $36,140
Employed locally 300
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,110
    25th
    $21,950
    50th (median)
    $27,540
    75th
    $34,130
    90th
    $36,140

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 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
    Waco, TX $32,020
    Sherman-Denison, TX $31,680
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,670
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $31,360
    Midland, TX $31,350
    Odessa, TX $30,820

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $29,950
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,270
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $22,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $30,500
    Bus Drivers, School $28,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Brownsville, TX is $13.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Brownsville, TX is 21.9% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $21,110 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,950.