Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $31,390 -11% vs national
Median hourly $15.09
10th percentile $24,770
90th percentile $48,020
Employed locally 940
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,770
    25th
    $29,440
    50th (median)
    $31,390
    75th
    $38,760
    90th
    $48,020

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 37% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 63% 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
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $45,700
    District of Columbia $45,510
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $40,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $39,820
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $39,000
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $37,950

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,530
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,330
    Light Truck Drivers $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Des Moines, IA is $15.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Des Moines, IA is 11% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $24,770 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,440.