Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $28,750 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.82
10th percentile $18,720
90th percentile $47,010
Employed locally 780
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,720
    25th
    $23,280
    50th (median)
    $28,750
    75th
    $36,570
    90th
    $47,010

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 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
    Grand Island, NE $48,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,380
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,680
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $38,430

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,000
    Light Truck Drivers$40,570
    Sailors and Marine Oilers$39,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in New Orleans, LA is $13.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in New Orleans, LA is 18.5% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $18,720 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,280.