Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $36,540 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $33,470
90th percentile $47,310
Employed locally 320
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,470
    25th
    $33,620
    50th (median)
    $36,540
    75th
    $39,980
    90th
    $47,310

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 39% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 61% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,980
    Light Truck Drivers $45,100
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in San Luis Obispo, CA is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 3.6% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $33,470 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,620.