Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $33,320 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.02
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $37,270
Employed locally 150
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $33,320
    75th
    $34,070
    90th
    $37,270

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 46% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 54% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,380
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $39,490
    Kingston, NY $36,570
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $36,250
    Albany, OR $35,800
    Binghamton, NY $35,790

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,120
    Bus Drivers, School$53,290
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54,610
    Light Truck Drivers$39,320
    Driver/Sales Workers$35,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Ithaca, NY is $16.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Ithaca, NY is 5.5% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.