Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$41,460
↑ 57.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 57.3% since 2011 ($26,360 → $41,460)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $41,460
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.2%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,460 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $39,340 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | $37,190 | +6.0% |
| 2021 | $35,090 | +8.9% |
| 2020 | $32,230 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | $31,850 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | $30,790 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | $29,950 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | $28,550 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $27,880 | +3.6% |
| 2014 | $26,910 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | $26,480 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | $26,210 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | $26,360 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.