As of June 2026, Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment has an AI-exposure score of 44/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

44/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 19% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$35,830. About 56,200 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses.

Common titles
Automotive Detailer (Auto Detailer)Car WasherDetailerReconditionerAircraft CleanerBus Cleaner
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 2 · Some Preparation Needed These occupations usually require a high school diploma. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
Operation and ControlMonitoringTime ManagementSpeakingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish Language
Tools and technology
Microsoft WindowsBella FSM Auto Detailing Service SoftwareBookFreshGreen Cloud KleanTRACInventory tracking softwareThoughtful Systems Scheduling Manager for Auto Detailing
Work context
Decision latitudeFace-to-face discussionsFrequent contact with othersRepeating tasksConsequence of error

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment, SOC 53-7061.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (85%).

Augmentable
  • Maintain inventories of supplies.
  • Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.
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Durable
  • Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, or masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect, or restore color or condition.
  • Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
1 more durable task locked in the report.

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Safer adjacent roles

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
80% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$34,890
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Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

New York: US$39,390California: US$37,920Texas: US$29,450

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$35,830. More states are being added.

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