Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $36,940 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $33,930
90th percentile $49,510
Employed locally 210
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,930
    25th
    $34,860
    50th (median)
    $36,940
    75th
    $45,500
    90th
    $49,510

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 34% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 66% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,860
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,170
    Light Truck Drivers $45,250
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,110
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Santa Cruz, CA is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 4.7% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $33,930 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,860.