SOC 53-7061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment — Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $35,280, median pay for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Punta Gorda, FL tracks the national median of $35,830 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,280, median pay for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Punta Gorda, FL tracks the national median of $35,830 closely. Pay ranges from under $28,620 at the tenth percentile to more than $43,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $30,350 to $36,350.
Employment stands at 160, or 2.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $35,350. Of the 206 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 186th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,620 | −20.1% |
| 25th | $30,350 | −15.3% |
| Median (50th) | $35,280 | −1.5% |
| 75th | $36,350 | +1.5% |
| 90th | $43,590 | +21.7% |
| Mean | $34,920 | −2.5% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $35,350 | 420 | |
| 2 | Crestview | $35,020 | 290 | |
| 3 | Gainesville | $34,770 | 230 | |
| 4 | Miami | $34,310 | 6,880 | |
| 5 | Cape Coral | $34,200 | 870 | |
| 6 | Tampa | $34,090 | 3,610 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $33,500 | 1,790 | |
| 8 | North Port | $33,420 | 1,060 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $32,830 | 610 | |
| 10 | Orlando | $32,220 | 3,760 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Punta Gorda run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $35,280 buys what $34,120 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,120US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,280 a year, 1.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,620 to $43,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $35,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Punta Gorda, FL?
The median annual wage is $35,280, or $16.96 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 Punta Gorda, FL is 1.5% 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 Punta Gorda, FL earns more than $43,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,620 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 Naples, at $35,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Punta Gorda, FL. 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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