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Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

Median Salary
34,150
Job Outlook
+4%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

82%

Self-employed

10%

State and local government

4%

Private not for profit

3%

Federal Government

1%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of hand laborers and material movers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,059,000 openings for hand laborers and material movers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$19,930

10%

$34,150

Median

$40,620

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    54%

  • Less than high school

    23%

  • Some college

    19%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    2%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Chemistry
  • Mechanical
  • Transportation
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.