Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary (2025)
Based on 14,760 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $33,790 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $37,310 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $43,530 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $49,320 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $58,570 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$34K
25th
$37K
Median
$44K
75th
$49K
90th
$59K
Highest Paying States for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Maine | $59,760 |
| Wisconsin | $54,200 |
| Virginia | $49,570 |
| Iowa | $49,070 |
| New Hampshire | $48,680 |
| Oregon | $48,590 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,540 |
| New York | $47,380 |
| North Dakota | $47,360 |
| Ohio | $46,930 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Maine at an average of $59,760 per year, while Ohio has an average of $46,930 — a difference of $12,830. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 14,760 workers were employed as Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenderss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $44,600 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-9192