SOC 51-9192 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders — Idaho
Idaho
Median pay for this occupation in Idaho is $33,660 a year, trailing the national median of $43,530 by 22.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Idaho is $33,660 a year, trailing the national median of $43,530 by 22.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,560 and $43,270. The lowest tenth earn under $31,560, while the highest tenth earn more than $48,620.
Idaho ranks number 39th out of 39 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 589th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,560 | −27.5% |
| 25th | $31,560 | −27.5% |
| Median (50th) | $33,660 | −22.7% |
| 75th | $43,270 | −0.6% |
| 90th | $48,620 | +11.7% |
| Mean | $38,000 | −12.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $33,660 goes as far as $35,246 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$33,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,246US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $33,660 a year, 22.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,560 to $48,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 39th of 39 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $33,660, or $16.18 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $43,530, so pay in Idaho is 22.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Idaho earns more than $48,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,560 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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