Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $36,860 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $50,620
Employed locally 340
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $34,640
    50th (median)
    $36,860
    75th
    $38,960
    90th
    $50,620

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 54% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 46% 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
    Longview-Kelso, WA $45,700
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $42,600
    Warner Robins, GA $42,250
    Washington $39,630
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $39,620
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $39,490

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,710
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,680
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,560
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,190
    Light Truck Drivers $45,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Yakima, WA is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Yakima, WA is 4.5% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,640.