Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $36,700 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $51,300
Employed locally 920
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $35,210
    50th (median)
    $36,700
    75th
    $44,650
    90th
    $51,300

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 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
    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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,230
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,720
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,090
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $55,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,960
    Light Truck Drivers $42,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Modesto, CA is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Modesto, CA is 4.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,210.