Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $31,370 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.08
10th percentile $23,720
90th percentile $44,720
Employed locally 120
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,720
    25th
    $29,150
    50th (median)
    $31,370
    75th
    $36,060
    90th
    $44,720

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 43% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 57% 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
    Gettysburg, PA $39,140
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Grants Pass, OR $36,870
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $36,750
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $36,540
    Chambersburg, PA $35,860

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,630
    Light Truck Drivers$41,280
    Bus Drivers, School$35,480
    Driver/Sales Workers$29,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in State College, PA is $15.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in State College, PA is 11.1% below 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 State College?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $23,720 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,150.