53-7061.00

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

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

4.6OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will start nibbling at this role

Safer than 40% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 37% probability of automation for this role
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40%
of jobs safer
611
jobs riskier than this
+3.9%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Autonomous vehicle washing robots and automated industrial cleaning systems handle high-volume standardized washing tasks in fleet maintenance facilities, directly competing with manual vehicle cleaners. Detailing work, cleaning complex equipment with irregular surfaces, and managing sensitive vehicles (rental fleets, dealer lots) still require human workers who can exercise judgment. Through 2027 automated car washes and fleet cleaning robots will reduce headcount for basic vehicle washing at scale, while premium detailing and complex equipment cleaning remain human.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$35,270
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.9%
As fast as average
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

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Moderate Risk
46% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →