There are currently an estimated 401,800 vehicle cleaners in the United States. The vehicle cleaner job market is expected to grow by 3.7% between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are vehicle cleaners?
CareerExplorer rates vehicle cleaners with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 22,700 vehicle cleaners. That number is based on 15,000 additional vehicle cleaners, and the retirement of 7,700 existing vehicle cleaners.
What’s the supply of vehicle cleaners?
The vehicle cleaner industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Florida
Vehicle Cleaner job market by state
| State Name | Employed Vehicle Cleaners |
|---|---|
| California | 56,640 |
| Texas | 38,830 |
| Florida | 26,800 |
| New York | 19,140 |
| Illinois | 17,690 |
| Ohio | 12,170 |
| Pennsylvania | 12,150 |
| Michigan | 9,810 |
| North Carolina | 9,800 |
| Virginia | 9,190 |
| Georgia | 9,030 |
| New Jersey | 8,680 |
| Missouri | 8,160 |
| Indiana | 8,010 |
| Wisconsin | 7,850 |
| Arizona | 7,760 |
| Washington | 7,720 |
| Colorado | 6,500 |
| Minnesota | 6,230 |
| Alabama | 5,830 |
| Tennessee | 5,710 |
| Oregon | 5,580 |
| Kentucky | 4,710 |
| Louisiana | 4,560 |
| Maryland | 4,550 |
| Oklahoma | 4,170 |
| Massachusetts | 4,080 |
| Nevada | 4,060 |
| Utah | 4,040 |
| Arkansas | 4,010 |
| Iowa | 3,970 |
| Kansas | 3,890 |
| South Carolina | 3,840 |
| Nebraska | 3,670 |
| Connecticut | 3,280 |
| Idaho | 2,400 |
| New Mexico | 2,380 |
| Mississippi | 2,150 |
| Hawaii | 1,840 |
| West Virginia | 1,760 |
| Montana | 1,490 |
| New Hampshire | 1,390 |
| South Dakota | 1,260 |
| North Dakota | 1,180 |
| Maine | 1,110 |
| Puerto Rico | 1,050 |
| Rhode Island | 910 |
| Delaware | 910 |
| Vermont | 670 |
| Wyoming | 610 |
| Alaska | 560 |
| District of Columbia | 540 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | 30 |