Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses.
Median pay: $35,830/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 56,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
• Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, or masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect, or restore color or condition.
• Clean and polish vehicle windows.
• Drive vehicles to or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes.
• Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses.
• Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
• Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas.
• Maintain inventories of supplies.
What's the median pay for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment?
The median pay for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment is $35,830 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment?
Employment for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment is projected to change +3.9% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment?
About 56,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.