Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $34,350 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.51
10th percentile $22,110
90th percentile $40,550
Employed locally 390
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,110
    25th
    $27,600
    50th (median)
    $34,350
    75th
    $40,550
    90th
    $40,550

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 57% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 43% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,400
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,680
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $37,930
    Grand Junction, CO $37,430
    Anchorage, AK $36,870
    Winchester, VA-WV $36,760

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,280
    Light Truck Drivers$37,070
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,680
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Hickory, NC is $16.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Hickory, NC is 2.6% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $22,110 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,600.