Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,850 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.35
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $42,600
Employed locally 360
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $29,850
    75th
    $36,140
    90th
    $42,600

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,640
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,570
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,380
    Light Truck Drivers $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Northwest Illinois is $14.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Northwest Illinois is 15.4% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.