Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $35,950 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.28
10th percentile $28,070
90th percentile $46,820
Employed locally 2,090
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,070
    25th
    $29,300
    50th (median)
    $35,950
    75th
    $38,160
    90th
    $46,820

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $44,450
    Lima, OH $38,090
    Sandusky, OH $37,260
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $36,470
    Ohio $34,750
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $34,610

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,610
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,370
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,780
    Light Truck Drivers $44,010
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Columbus, OH is $17.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Columbus, OH is 1.9% above 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $28,070 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,300.