Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $27,700 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.32
10th percentile $21,410
90th percentile $32,990
Employed locally 180
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,410
    25th
    $22,100
    50th (median)
    $27,700
    75th
    $28,880
    90th
    $32,990

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,780
    Winchester, VA-WV $36,760
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,830
    Wheeling, WV-OH $29,240
    Morgantown, WV $28,360
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $27,970

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,870
    Light Truck Drivers$38,100
    Bus Drivers, School$30,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$50,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Charleston, WV is $13.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Charleston, WV is 21.5% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $21,410 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,100.