SOC 53-7061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment — Springfield
Springfield, MA · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Springfield, MA is $36,590 per year, close to the national median of $35,830 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Springfield, MA is $36,590 per year, close to the national median of $35,830 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $32,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $44,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,010 to $41,700.
Employment stands at 260, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Pittsfield leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $39,270. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 382nd of 408 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,830 | −8.4% |
| 25th | $35,010 | −2.3% |
| Median (50th) | $36,590 | +2.1% |
| 75th | $41,700 | +16.4% |
| 90th | $44,870 | +25.2% |
| Mean | $38,700 | +8.0% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsfield | $39,270 | 50 | |
| 2 | Boston | $38,950 | 3,530 | |
| 3 | Barnstable Town | $38,790 | 150 | |
| 4 | Worcester | $36,730 | 520 | |
| 5 | Amherst Town | $36,270 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $36,590 buys what $34,584 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,584US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,590 a year, 2.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,830 to $44,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pittsfield, at $39,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Springfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $36,590, or $17.59 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 Springfield, MA is 2.1% 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 Springfield, MA earns more than $44,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,830 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 Pittsfield, at $39,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, MA. 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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