Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $36,890 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $31,580
90th percentile $46,860
Employed locally 450
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,580
    25th
    $35,090
    50th (median)
    $36,890
    75th
    $38,120
    90th
    $46,860

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 42% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 58% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $47,050
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $45,700
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $44,450
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $41,020
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $39,820

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,660
    Light Truck Drivers$44,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Portland, ME is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Portland, ME is 4.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $31,580 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,090.