SOC 51-9192 · May 2025 · United States
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders across the United States is $43,530 per year, measured over 14,760 jobs. The highest state median is in Maine, at $64,610.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 91.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Maine pays $64,610 and Idaho pays $33,660.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $64,610 | 40 | |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $54,290 | 310 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $49,130 | 70 | |
| 4 | North Dakota | $48,240 | 60 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $48,000 | 370 | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $47,510 | 120 | |
| 7 | Iowa | $46,970 | 430 | |
| 8 | New York | $46,290 | 710 | |
| 9 | Nebraska | $45,690 | 400 | |
| 10 | Washington | $45,600 | 180 |
States with the most Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,450 | $45,150 | |
| 2 | Texas | 1,380 | $37,040 | |
| 3 | Ohio | 1,010 | $45,470 | |
| 4 | Indiana | 830 | $43,820 | |
| 5 | Michigan | 820 | $44,400 | |
| 6 | New York | 710 | $46,290 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 600 | $38,430 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 590 | $43,600 | |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 450 | $40,950 | |
| 10 | Iowa | 430 | $46,970 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee | $64,850 | 70 |
| 2 | Portland | $64,610 | 30 |
| 3 | Waterloo | $56,100 | 100 |
| 4 | Traverse City | $53,550 | 30 |
| 5 | Sacramento | $53,400 | 120 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh | $51,070 | 70 |
| 7 | Napa | $50,060 | 40 |
| 8 | Visalia | $49,440 | 70 |
| 9 | Reading | $49,140 | 40 |
| 10 | Buffalo | $48,930 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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