Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $43,400 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.86
10th percentile $37,840
90th percentile $57,090
Employed locally 5,200
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,840
    25th
    $38,820
    50th (median)
    $43,400
    75th
    $47,230
    90th
    $57,090

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 32% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 68% 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 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
    Merced, CA $38,540

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,630
    Light Truck Drivers $49,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in San Francisco, CA is $20.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in San Francisco, CA is 23.1% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $37,840 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,820.