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Average Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tender Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tender make in the United States?

The average salary for a cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tender in the United States is $41,500, but the range typically falls between $35,370 and $46,530. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $19.95, with a range between $17.01 and $22.37.

There are approximately 15,210 people employed as a cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tender in the United States. With California, Texas, Ohio employing the highest number of cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders.The state with the best pay for a cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tender is Virginia, with an average annual salary of $52,340, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $32,290.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$31,370$15.08
25th Percentile$35,370$17.01
Median$39,340$18.92
75th Percentile$46,530$22.37
90th Percentile$54,180$26.05

Average cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tender salary by location

The salary of a cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tender can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tender in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders are Virginia, Utah, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Vermont while the worst states are Mississippi, Alabama, Nevada, North Carolina, Missouri.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$25,630$35,920$48,640
Arizona$32,310$39,080$50,720
Arkansas$27,700$37,610$50,390
California$34,440$42,210$51,530
Connecticut$32,810$42,730$53,490
Florida$28,220$40,140$55,850
Georgia$30,300$39,120$48,820
Idaho$37,730$42,040$47,840
Indiana$32,800$42,850$53,520
Iowa$31,950$43,580$60,960
Kansas$26,750$40,220$58,350
Kentucky$28,640$43,410$62,530
Louisiana$21,520$41,530$57,580
Maine$36,700$39,270$44,300
Massachusetts$31,970$38,030$47,680
Michigan$34,840$43,030$55,260
Minnesota$31,940$39,670$54,020
Mississippi$20,940$32,290$39,390
Missouri$26,240$37,900$53,020
Montana$22,320$33,590$42,600
Nebraska$30,360$40,530$47,830
Nevada$28,260$36,970$54,520
New Hampshire$32,800$42,030$53,880
New Jersey$32,500$42,080$55,000
New York$33,020$47,680$71,460
North Carolina$28,740$35,130$46,360
North Dakota$34,700$47,970$58,040
Ohio$32,050$41,660$54,180
Oklahoma$35,080$41,360$64,220
Oregon$31,620$41,550$56,450
Pennsylvania$27,930$44,550$62,440
South Carolina$34,140$40,460$49,080
South Dakota$30,110$36,280$42,560
Tennessee$31,200$37,250$48,830
Texas$26,070$38,270$51,020
Utah$33,430$49,010$59,580
Vermont$39,800$44,920$47,680
Virginia$32,060$52,340$68,400
Washington$36,400$39,400$46,030
Wisconsin$37,800$47,880$61,820

Even between cities, the salary of a cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tender can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders is Albany, OR with an average salary of $53,470.The city with the lowest average salary for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders is West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, TX with an average salary of $31,420.

Areas with highest average salaries for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders

  1. Albany, OR - $53,470
  2. Reading, PA - $53,140
  3. Sioux City, IA - $52,730
  4. Pittsburgh, PA - $52,620
  5. Tulsa, OK - $50,500

Areas with lowest average salaries for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders

  1. West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, TX - $31,420
  2. North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, TX - $32,270
  3. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, FL - $33,010
  4. Kansas City, MO - $34,520
  5. Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise area, NV - $34,710

Employment trends for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders in the United States

The number of cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders has increased by 1,150. On average, the number of cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders has been increasing by 2.0% each year. The salary of cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders has increased by $6,900. On average, the salary of cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders has been increasing by 5.0% each year.

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How cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders salaries compare to other production occupations

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.

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