Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $34,320 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.50
10th percentile $27,530
90th percentile $47,980
Employed locally 180
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,530
    25th
    $29,070
    50th (median)
    $34,320
    75th
    $39,000
    90th
    $47,980

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 49% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 51% 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
    Bloomington, IN $37,740
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $36,750
    Minnesota $36,380
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $36,210
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $36,200
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $36,090

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,870
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,640
    Light Truck Drivers $43,890
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,610
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Kalamazoo, MI is $16.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.7% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $27,530 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,070.