SOC 53-7061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment — Napa
Napa, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $38,480, median pay for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Napa, CA tracks the national median of $35,830 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $38,480, median pay for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Napa, CA tracks the national median of $35,830 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,790 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,030 to $45,790.
Employment stands at 140, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $44,350. Of the 267 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 259th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,030 | +0.6% |
| 25th | $36,030 | +0.6% |
| Median (50th) | $38,480 | +7.4% |
| 75th | $45,790 | +27.8% |
| 90th | $49,790 | +39.0% |
| Mean | $41,970 | +17.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $44,350 | 4,930 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $43,680 | 2,090 | |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $39,590 | 590 | |
| 4 | Merced | $38,860 | 380 | |
| 5 | Salinas | $38,830 | 790 | |
| 6 | Vallejo | $38,590 | 550 | |
| 7 | Sacramento | $37,700 | 2,410 | |
| 8 | Hanford | $37,650 | 360 | |
| 9 | Los Angeles | $37,540 | 15,950 | |
| 10 | Modesto | $37,480 | 1,010 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Napa run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $38,480 buys what $34,761 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,761US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,480 a year, 7.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,030 to $49,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $44,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Napa, CA?
The median annual wage is $38,480, or $18.50 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 Napa, CA is 7.4% higher. 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 Napa, CA earns more than $49,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,030 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 San Francisco, at $44,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Napa, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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