Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $43,380 +23% vs national
Median hourly $20.86
10th percentile $38,430
90th percentile $54,150
Employed locally 2,020
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,430
    25th
    $39,370
    50th (median)
    $43,380
    75th
    $46,020
    90th
    $54,150

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 28% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 72% 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
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,910
    Light Truck Drivers $50,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $65,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in San Jose, CA is $20.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in San Jose, CA is 23% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $38,430 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,370.