Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $29,810 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.33
10th percentile $23,550
90th percentile $43,630
Employed locally 9,270
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,550
    25th
    $27,750
    50th (median)
    $29,810
    75th
    $36,440
    90th
    $43,630

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Waco, TX $32,020
    Sherman-Denison, TX $31,680
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,670
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $31,360
    Midland, TX $31,350
    Odessa, TX $30,820

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Houston, TX is $14.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Houston, TX is 15.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $23,550 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,750.