Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $35,880 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.25
10th percentile $33,880
90th percentile $50,540
Employed locally 270
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,880
    25th
    $34,580
    50th (median)
    $35,880
    75th
    $40,550
    90th
    $50,540

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 64% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 36% 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
    Decatur, IL $47,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $39,820
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,770

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,130
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,250
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,910
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,580
    Light Truck Drivers $39,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in El Centro, CA is $17.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in El Centro, CA is 1.7% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $33,880 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,580.