There are currently an estimated 369,200 vehicle cleaners in the United States. The vehicle cleaner job market is expected to grow by 10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are vehicle cleaners?
CareerExplorer rates vehicle cleaners with a B employability rating, meaning this career should provide good employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 48,200 vehicle cleaners. That number is based on 39,500 additional vehicle cleaners, and the retirement of 8,700 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 |
| Delaware | 910 |
| Rhode Island | 910 |
| Vermont | 670 |
| Wyoming | 610 |
| Alaska | 560 |
| District of Columbia | 540 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | 30 |