Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $37,960 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $34,420
90th percentile $45,260
Employed locally 830
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,420
    25th
    $36,140
    50th (median)
    $37,960
    75th
    $41,950
    90th
    $45,260

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 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
    Decatur, IL $47,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $39,820
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,770

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,510
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,230
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,250
    Light Truck Drivers $45,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Salinas, CA is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Salinas, CA is 7.6% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $34,420 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,140.