Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary
- 10th pct
- $33,790
- Middle 50%
- $37,310–$49,320
- 90th pct
- $58,570
The BLS estimates 14,760 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $43,530 ($20.93 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 51-9192). Across 14 metros with published figures, medians range from $22,490 in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR to $46,390 in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE14,760 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders earn the most
14 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,390 | 210 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $45,980 | 240 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $45,110 | 230 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,060 | 700 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $44,310 | 230 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $43,680 | 210 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $43,350 | 200 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,850 | 640 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $41,270 | 350 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,670 | 350 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,060 | 700 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,850 | 640 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $41,270 | 350 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37,670 | 350 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $37,500 | 320 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $35,740 | 240 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $45,980 | 240 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $44,310 | 230 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $45,110 | 230 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $43,680 | 210 |
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Questions
What is the median Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in the U.S.?
$43,530 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $37,310–$49,320.
How much do Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $20.93 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $17.94–$23.71 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $28.16. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders earn the most?
Highest metro medians: San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($46,390), Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI ($45,980), Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($45,110). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.