Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary
The median cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders salary in the United States is $43,530 per year ($20.93/hour). Salaries range from $33,790 at the entry level to $58,570+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 14,760 cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$43,530
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.93
per hour
Employment
14,760
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$33,790
25th percentile
$37,310
Median
$43,530
75th percentile
$49,320
90th percentile
$58,570
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.6%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary by State
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$34K$65K■ No data
Top Paying States
Maine
$65K
+48%
Wisconsin
$54K
+25%
Oregon
$49K
+13%
North Dakota
$48K
+11%
Pennsylvania
$48K
+10%
New Hampshire
$48K
+9%
Iowa
$47K
+8%
New York
$46K
+6%
Nebraska
$46K
+5%
Washington
$46K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $64,610 | +48.4% |
| Wisconsin | $54,290 | +24.7% |
| Oregon | $49,130 | +12.9% |
| North Dakota | $48,240 | +10.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $48,000 | +10.3% |
| New Hampshire | $47,510 | +9.1% |
| Iowa | $46,970 | +7.9% |
| New York | $46,290 | +6.3% |
| Nebraska | $45,690 | +5.0% |
| Washington | $45,600 | +4.8% |
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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $64,850 | +49.0% |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $64,610 | +48.4% |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $56,100 | +28.9% |
| Traverse City, MI | $53,550 | +23.0% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $53,400 | +22.7% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,070 | +17.3% |
| Napa, CA | $50,060 | +15.0% |
| Visalia, CA | $49,440 | +13.6% |
| Reading, PA | $49,140 | +12.9% |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $48,930 | +12.4% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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