Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $38,540 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.53
10th percentile $33,980
90th percentile $45,230
Employed locally 400
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,980
    25th
    $34,600
    50th (median)
    $38,540
    75th
    $38,980
    90th
    $45,230

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 59% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 41% 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
    Decatur, IL $47,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $39,820
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,770

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,680
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,300
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,490
    Light Truck Drivers $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Merced, CA is $18.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Merced, CA is 9.3% above 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $33,980 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,600.