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How to become cleaners of vehicles and equipmenteducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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Median annual pay
$35,830
25th–75th pct. $30,420–$41,040
Top pay (est.)
$61,900
Top 10% $47,610
Pay in 5 years
$42,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$49,200est.
$42,300–$57,100
Outlook score
54/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
21%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.9%
52K openings / yr

How to become cleaners of vehicles and equipment

Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.0
Operation and Control
2.8
Quality Control Analysis
2.8
Monitoring
2.2
Equipment Maintenance
2.1
Time Management
2.1
Repairing
2.0
Social Perceptiveness
2.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
2.7
Chemistry
2.6
Mechanical
2.4
Transportation
2.2
English Language
2.1
Education and Training
1.9
Mathematics
1.9
Administration and Management
1.8

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesCoaching and Developing OthersControlling Machines and ProcessesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

Extent FlexibilityTrunk StrengthManual DexterityControl PrecisionOral ComprehensionMultilimb Coordination

Education of workers

High school diploma
54%
Less than high school
24%
Post-secondary certificate
2%

Training before entry

1–3 months
55%
None / short demo
22%
3–6 months
14%
Up to 1 month
9%

Related work experience

None
42%
6–12 months
23%
3–6 months
14%
2–4 years
10%
1–2 years
6%
1–3 months
3%
6–8 years
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as cleaners of vehicles and equipment

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.