Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $33,540 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.13
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $40,880
Employed locally 1,500
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $33,540
    75th
    $36,110
    90th
    $40,880

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 48% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 52% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,380
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $39,490
    Kingston, NY $36,570
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $36,250
    Albany, OR $35,800
    Binghamton, NY $35,790

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,380
    Light Truck Drivers $43,990
    Bus Drivers, School $51,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Buffalo, NY is $16.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Buffalo, NY is 4.9% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.