Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Also called: Cleaning and Pickling Equipment Operators
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in California earn a median of $45,150 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($43,530)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 2,450
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,970; the top 10% earn over $58,490. Nationally the range is $33,790 to $58,570.
States ranked near California
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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in California
How much do cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders make in California?
The median is $45,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,970 and the top 10% earn over $58,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 39 (+4% vs. the national median of $43,530). Living costs are not included.