Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Iowa
Also called: Cleaning and Pickling Equipment Operators
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Iowa earn a median of $46,970 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,970
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($43,530)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,070; the top 10% earn over $58,570. Nationally the range is $33,790 to $58,570.
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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Iowa
How much do cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders make in Iowa?
The median is $46,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,070 and the top 10% earn over $58,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 39 (+8% vs. the national median of $43,530). Living costs are not included.