SOC 53-7061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment — Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls, ID · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $34,150 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $35,830.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $34,150 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $35,830. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,230 and $38,810. The lowest tenth earn under $25,420, while the highest tenth earn more than $42,870.
Within the state, Pocatello records the highest median at $36,400. Of the 281 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 253rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,420 | −29.1% |
| 25th | $30,230 | −15.6% |
| Median (50th) | $34,150 | −4.7% |
| 75th | $38,810 | +8.3% |
| 90th | $42,870 | +19.6% |
| Mean | $34,610 | −3.4% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocatello | $36,400 | — | |
| 2 | Coeur d'Alene | $35,940 | 240 | |
| 3 | Boise City | $35,780 | 1,190 | |
| 4 | Lewiston | $35,470 | 80 | |
| 5 | Twin Falls | $35,360 | 360 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho Falls run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $34,150 goes as far as $35,759 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,759US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,150 a year, 4.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,420 to $42,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pocatello, at $36,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Idaho Falls, ID?
The median annual wage is $34,150, or $16.42 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,830, so pay in Idaho Falls, ID is 4.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Idaho Falls, ID earns more than $42,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Pocatello, at $36,400 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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