U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsWash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses. Excludes "Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners" (37-2011).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288,110 | 1.3 % | $10.74 | $22,340 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.72 | $8.45 | $9.46 | $11.83 | $15.44 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,060 | $17,570 | $19,680 | $24,610 | $32,110 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | 114,870 | 14.41 | $9.50 | $19,760 |
| Automobile Dealers | 64,010 | 6.36 | $10.69 | $22,230 |
| Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing | 16,150 | 10.00 | $10.24 | $21,300 |
| Animal Slaughtering and Processing | 8,740 | 1.77 | $11.06 | $23,010 |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 5,900 | 0.33 | $10.73 | $22,320 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | 114,870 | 14.41 | $9.50 | $19,760 |
| Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing | 16,150 | 10.00 | $10.24 | $21,300 |
| Automobile Dealers | 64,010 | 6.36 | $10.69 | $22,230 |
| Charter Bus Industry | 1,200 | 3.85 | $11.42 | $23,750 |
| Other Motor Vehicle Dealers | 3,800 | 2.90 | $10.50 | $21,840 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco Manufacturing | 240 | 1.39 | $25.57 | $53,190 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | (8) | (8) | $24.57 | $51,100 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 410 | 0.10 | $20.90 | $43,470 |
| Rubber Product Manufacturing | 160 | 0.13 | $20.56 | $42,760 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 180 | 0.12 | $20.45 | $42,540 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 42,580 | 3.04 | 1.34 | $10.57 | $21,990 |
| Texas | 25,570 | 2.53 | 1.12 | $9.83 | $20,440 |
| Florida | 16,330 | 2.30 | 1.01 | $10.22 | $21,260 |
| New York | 15,400 | 1.85 | 0.81 | $13.56 | $28,200 |
| Illinois | 13,200 | 2.39 | 1.05 | $10.57 | $21,980 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 8,580 | 3.31 | 1.46 | $10.43 | $21,700 |
| Nebraska | 2,930 | 3.25 | 1.44 | $9.89 | $20,560 |
| California | 42,580 | 3.04 | 1.34 | $10.57 | $21,990 |
| North Dakota | 1,080 | 3.03 | 1.34 | $9.40 | $19,550 |
| Montana | 1,280 | 3.01 | 1.33 | $9.40 | $19,550 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 520 | 0.81 | 0.36 | $16.68 | $34,700 |
| New York | 15,400 | 1.85 | 0.81 | $13.56 | $28,200 |
| Connecticut | 2,170 | 1.36 | 0.60 | $12.40 | $25,780 |
| Washington | 6,300 | 2.34 | 1.03 | $12.19 | $25,360 |
| Vermont | 510 | 1.76 | 0.78 | $12.04 | $25,040 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 13,530 | 3.54 | 1.56 | $10.31 | $21,450 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 8,320 | 2.35 | 1.04 | $10.68 | $22,220 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 8,070 | 1.62 | 0.72 | $15.88 | $33,040 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 6,830 | 2.74 | 1.21 | $10.12 | $21,050 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 6,010 | 3.00 | 1.33 | $9.85 | $20,490 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 4,880 | 2.22 | 0.98 | $11.22 | $23,330 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 4,760 | 3.79 | 1.67 | $9.74 | $20,250 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,610 | 3.36 | 1.48 | $9.96 | $20,720 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 4,420 | 1.93 | 0.85 | $10.67 | $22,190 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 4,160 | 3.65 | 1.61 | $10.15 | $21,120 |