Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $36,280 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.44
10th percentile $31,260
90th percentile $44,000
Employed locally 660
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,260
    25th
    $34,150
    50th (median)
    $36,280
    75th
    $37,860
    90th
    $44,000

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 48% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 52% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $40,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $39,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $39,490
    Colorado $39,480
    New York $39,270
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,180

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,630
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,780
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,850
    Light Truck Drivers $44,700
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,100
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Salem, OR is $17.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Salem, OR is 2.9% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $31,260 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,150.