Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $34,490 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.58
10th percentile $28,140
90th percentile $42,460
Employed locally 300
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,140
    25th
    $30,820
    50th (median)
    $34,490
    75th
    $36,310
    90th
    $42,460

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 58% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 42% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,540
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,920
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,040
    Light Truck Drivers$41,700
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,140
    Driver/Sales Workers$23,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Lafayette, IN is $16.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Lafayette, IN is 2.2% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $28,140 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,820.