Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $35,460 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.05
10th percentile $22,630
90th percentile $46,410
Employed locally 320
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,630
    25th
    $28,740
    50th (median)
    $35,460
    75th
    $40,080
    90th
    $46,410

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 59% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 41% 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
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $45,700
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,380
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $40,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $39,820
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,770
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $38,340

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,550
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,570
    Light Truck Drivers $37,450
    Bus Drivers, School $19,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Tuscaloosa, AL is $17.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 0.5% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $22,630 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,740.