Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $33,810 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.26
10th percentile $27,200
90th percentile $44,020
Employed locally 1,270
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,200
    25th
    $28,490
    50th (median)
    $33,810
    75th
    $36,410
    90th
    $44,020

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 40% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 60% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,380
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,680
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $38,340
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $37,760
    Vallejo, CA $37,730
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,490

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,520
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,960
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,140
    Light Truck Drivers $40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Richmond, VA is $16.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Richmond, VA is 4.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $27,200 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,490.