Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $31,640 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.21
10th percentile $25,790
90th percentile $40,690
Employed locally 360
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,790
    25th
    $28,400
    50th (median)
    $31,640
    75th
    $36,310
    90th
    $40,690

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 47% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 53% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53,950
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$51,480
    Light Truck Drivers$35,520
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$39,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Roanoke, VA is $15.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Roanoke, VA is 10.3% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $25,790 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,400.