The average wage for a vehicle cleaner in the United States is around $14.08 per hour.
Avg Wage
Vehicle cleaners earn an average hourly wage of $14.08.
Salaries typically start from $10.52 per hour and go up to $18.67 per hour.
55% below national average Updated in 2021
Vehicle cleaner earnings by seniority
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 about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than couriers but more than cashiers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Courier salary | $33K |
| Receptionist salary | $30K |
| Recreation worker salary | $30K |
| Retail salesperson salary | $29K |
| Janitor salary | $30K |
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $29K |
| Nail technician salary | $29K |
| Food server salary | $26K |
| Lifeguard salary | $26K |
| Cashier salary | $27K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)