Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $34,110 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.40
10th percentile $28,450
90th percentile $47,260
Employed locally 2,580
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,450
    25th
    $29,580
    50th (median)
    $34,110
    75th
    $37,960
    90th
    $47,260

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 44% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 56% 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
    Elkhart-Goshen, IN $46,810
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $45,700
    Warner Robins, GA $42,250
    Washington $39,630
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $39,620
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $39,000

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,750
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,840
    Light Truck Drivers$45,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Indianapolis, IN is $16.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Indianapolis, IN is 3.3% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $28,450 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,580.