The average wage for a vehicle cleaner in the United States is around $4.46 per hour.
Avg Wage
Vehicle cleaners earn an average hourly wage of $4.46.
Salaries typically start from $3.21 per hour and go up to $6.21 per hour.
86% below national average Updated in 2023
Vehicle cleaner earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level vehicle cleaner earnings begin at:
$6.21 per hour
$12,910 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level vehicle cleaner earnings begin at:
$5.31 per hour
$11,044 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level vehicle cleaner earnings begin at:
$4.46 per hour
$9,285 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level vehicle cleaner earnings begin at:
$3.75 per hour
$7,806 per year
10th percentile
Starting level vehicle cleaner earnings begin at:
$3.21 per hour
$6,677 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Vehicle cleaner salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $45,800 |
| Washington | $35,290 |
| New York | $34,550 |
| New Hampshire | $31,220 |
| Colorado | $31,010 |
| Massachusetts | $31,010 |
| Minnesota | $30,920 |
| Maine | $30,450 |
| California | $30,330 |
| Oregon | $30,300 |
| Hawaii | $30,150 |
| Nebraska | $30,060 |
| Vermont | $29,850 |
| Alaska | $29,700 |
| North Dakota | $29,640 |
| Rhode Island | $29,520 |
| Montana | $29,450 |
| Wisconsin | $29,300 |
| Arizona | $29,290 |
| Indiana | $29,270 |
| New Jersey | $29,270 |
| Ohio | $29,240 |
| Iowa | $29,180 |
| Maryland | $29,180 |
| South Dakota | $29,160 |
| Idaho | $29,110 |
| Connecticut | $29,090 |
| Wyoming | $29,000 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $28,890 |
| Michigan | $28,560 |
| Kentucky | $28,530 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,500 |
| Virginia | $28,500 |
| Utah | $28,430 |
| Tennessee | $28,410 |
| Arkansas | $28,390 |
| Illinois | $28,350 |
| Kansas | $28,350 |
| Delaware | $27,830 |
| Florida | $27,690 |
| Missouri | $27,540 |
| Georgia | $27,460 |
| Texas | $27,340 |
| Oklahoma | $27,170 |
| North Carolina | $24,080 |
| West Virginia | $23,540 |
| Louisiana | $23,490 |
| Nevada | $23,420 |
| Mississippi | $23,400 |
| South Carolina | $23,400 |
| New Mexico | $23,350 |
| Alabama | $23,030 |
| Guam | $19,440 |
| Puerto Rico | $17,850 |
How do vehicle cleaner salaries compare to similar careers?
Vehicle cleaners earn 10% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than security guards but more than janitors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Security guard salary | $16K |
| Switchboard operator salary | $16K |
| Concierge salary | $14K |
| Recreation worker salary | $13K |
| Receptionist salary | $10K |
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $9K |
| Nail technician salary | $9K |
| Retail salesperson salary | $6K |
| Landscaper salary | $5K |
| Janitor salary | $4K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)