Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $36,190 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.40
10th percentile $27,570
90th percentile $48,790
Employed locally 730
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,570
    25th
    $33,040
    50th (median)
    $36,190
    75th
    $37,990
    90th
    $48,790

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 53% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 47% 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
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $48,270
    Wichita, KS $37,110
    Fairbanks-College, AK $36,630
    Kansas City, MO-KS $36,600
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $35,920
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,860

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,050
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,560
    Light Truck Drivers$39,570
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$30,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Topeka, KS is $17.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Topeka, KS is 2.6% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $27,570 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,040.