Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $30,060 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.45
10th percentile $27,880
90th percentile $40,360
Employed locally 190
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,880
    25th
    $28,500
    50th (median)
    $30,060
    75th
    $37,420
    90th
    $40,360

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 40% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 60% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54,300
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,170
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,600
    Light Truck Drivers$42,830
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Dubuque, IA is $14.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Dubuque, IA is 14.8% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $27,880 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,500.