Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary by State
Also called: Cleaning and Pickling Equipment Operators
The national median pay for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders is $43,530 a year. By state, it ranges from $33,660 in Idaho to $64,610 in Maine.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,790
- 25th percentile
- $37,310
- Median
- $43,530
- 75th percentile
- $49,320
- Top 10%
- $58,570
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 14,760 jobs.
Median pay in 39 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $64,610 | +48% | $40,340 | $78,380 | 40 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $54,290 | +25% | $42,820 | $65,360 | 310 |
| 3 | Oregon | $49,130 | +13% | $37,770 | $65,470 | 70 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $48,240 | +11% | $42,940 | $51,600 | 60 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $48,000 | +10% | $36,400 | $62,930 | 370 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $47,510 | +9% | $36,740 | $60,370 | 120 |
| 7 | Iowa | $46,970 | +8% | $39,070 | $58,570 | 430 |
| 8 | New York | $46,290 | +6% | $34,410 | $62,160 | 710 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $45,690 | +5% | $36,120 | $59,210 | 400 |
| 10 | Washington | $45,600 | +5% | $39,700 | $56,500 | 180 |
| 11 | Ohio | $45,470 | +4% | $35,900 | $62,830 | 1,010 |
| 12 | Virginia | $45,330 | +4% | $33,830 | $73,870 | 140 |
| 13 | California | $45,150 | +4% | $37,970 | $58,490 | 2,450 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $44,770 | +3% | $33,830 | $46,820 | 60 |
| 15 | Michigan | $44,400 | +2% | $34,280 | $54,230 | 820 |
| 16 | Indiana | $43,820 | +1% | $35,680 | $55,320 | 830 |
| 17 | Illinois | $43,740 | 0% | $40,890 | $46,470 | 70 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $43,600 | 0% | $36,860 | $61,800 | 590 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $43,210 | −1% | $37,190 | $56,480 | 380 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $42,600 | −2% | $32,950 | $54,820 | 70 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $41,110 | −6% | $32,350 | $48,610 | 120 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $40,950 | −6% | $34,330 | $55,880 | 450 |
| 23 | Missouri | $40,510 | −7% | $32,210 | $50,460 | 200 |
| 24 | Utah | $39,970 | −8% | $32,240 | $50,300 | 120 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $39,240 | −10% | $31,190 | $48,950 | 320 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $39,140 | −10% | $35,360 | $48,610 | 170 |
| 27 | Georgia | $38,430 | −12% | $29,700 | $47,130 | 600 |
| 28 | Kansas | $38,340 | −12% | $36,920 | $47,670 | 50 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $38,340 | −12% | $31,240 | $60,910 | 260 |
| 30 | Arizona | $37,900 | −13% | $36,400 | $53,690 | 370 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $37,490 | −14% | $30,580 | $54,870 | 90 |
| 32 | Texas | $37,040 | −15% | $30,180 | $57,500 | 1,380 |
| 33 | Florida | $36,830 | −15% | $31,610 | $46,020 | 170 |
| 34 | Nevada | $36,490 | −16% | $30,770 | $60,830 | 110 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $35,850 | −18% | $31,200 | $47,630 | 310 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $35,600 | −18% | $34,390 | $43,370 | 60 |
| 37 | Alabama | $35,090 | −19% | $26,620 | $104,180 | 140 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $34,280 | −21% | $32,420 | $49,200 | 90 |
| 39 | Idaho | $33,660 | −23% | $31,560 | $48,620 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary questions
Which state pays cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders the most?
Maine, with a median of $64,610 a year (+48% vs. the national median of $43,530). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders the least?
Idaho, with a median of $33,660 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,450, with a median of $45,150.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.