Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $35,530 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.08
10th percentile $23,920
90th percentile $47,130
Employed locally 1,880
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,920
    25th
    $29,540
    50th (median)
    $35,530
    75th
    $37,720
    90th
    $47,130

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 47% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 53% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $38,390
    Wichita, KS $37,110
    Winchester, VA-WV $36,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $36,750
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $36,640
    Kenosha, WI $36,510

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,770
    Light Truck Drivers$46,790
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Milwaukee, WI is $17.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Milwaukee, WI is 0.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $23,920 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,540.