Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in North Dakota: $40,000 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, North Dakota

$40,000 / year

≈ $3,350 per month · $19.23 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for North Dakota · median $38,500

25th percentile
$35,500Average
$40,00075th percentile
$44,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary by state

Alabama$32,500

Alaska$44,500

Arizona$39,000

Arkansas$35,500

California$42,500

Colorado$43,000

Connecticut$39,500

Delaware$38,500

District of Columbia$44,500

Florida$36,000

Georgia$34,500

Hawaii$41,000

Idaho$37,000

Illinois$42,000

Indiana$37,500

Iowa$37,500

Kansas$39,000

Kentucky$37,500

Louisiana$31,500

Maine$41,000

Maryland$41,500

Massachusetts$42,000

Michigan$36,000

Minnesota$40,500

Mississippi$30,500

Missouri$37,500

Montana$39,000

Nebraska$40,500

Nevada$35,500

New Hampshire$40,000

New Jersey$40,500

New Mexico$34,000

New York$47,500

North Carolina$34,000

North Dakota$40,000

Ohio$37,000

Oklahoma$35,000

Oregon$42,000

Pennsylvania$37,000

Rhode Island$41,000

South Carolina$34,500

South Dakota$35,500

Tennessee$36,500

Texas$33,000

Utah$36,500

Vermont$43,000

Virginia$37,000

Washington$44,500

West Virginia$32,000

Wisconsin$37,500

Wyoming$35,500

About this role

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment is a professional role within the function in the Transportation and Material Moving job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipments do

Typical education: High School Diploma

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.

Top skills: Quality Control Analysis Operation and Control Operations Monitoring Time Management Monitoring Speaking

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment pay by experience level

Entry level$28,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$31,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$37,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$42,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$49,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+3.9%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

56,200

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary by industry

Repair and Maintenance

161,330 workers

$34,500

Automotive Repair and Maintenance

158,990 workers

$34,500

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

82,770 workers

$37,500

Automobile Dealers

75,270 workers

$37,500

Food Manufacturing

29,100 workers

$44,500

Rental and Leasing Services

25,160 workers

$38,500

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing

23,300 workers

$38,500

Administrative and Support Services

17,780 workers

$41,000

Services to Buildings and Dwellings

11,630 workers

$43,000

Animal Slaughtering and Processing

10,010 workers

$42,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment pays 44% below the average across 53 roles in the Transportation and Material Moving job family (family average $69,000).

Similar-paying roles in Transportation and Material Moving

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38,000

Packers and Packagers, Hand$39,000

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$37,500

Parking Attendant$36,000

Stockers and Order Fillers$41,000

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41,500

Driver/Sales Worker$42,000

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,000

Aircraft Service Attendant$45,000

Conveyor Operators and Tenders$46,500

Careers related to Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,000

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$46,000

Maintenance Workers, Machinery$67,000

Dishwasher$35,500

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40,000

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$55,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment make?

The average base salary for a Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in the United States is $38,500 per year, or about $18.51 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $31,500 and $42,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Transportation and Material Moving roles?

The Transportation and Material Moving job family averages $69,000 across 53 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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