Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $30,980 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.90
10th percentile $28,150
90th percentile $39,000
Employed locally 310
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,150
    25th
    $29,160
    50th (median)
    $30,980
    75th
    $35,560
    90th
    $39,000

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 43% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 57% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $36,100
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $34,610
    Gadsden, AL $26,770

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,330
    Light Truck Drivers$43,830
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,750
    Driver/Sales Workers$38,930
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Rapid City, SD is $14.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Rapid City, SD is 12.2% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $28,150 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,160.