Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Cleaning and Pickling Equipment Operators
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Kentucky earn a median of $35,850 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($43,530)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $47,630. Nationally the range is $33,790 to $58,570.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Kentucky
How much do cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders make in Kentucky?
The median is $35,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $47,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 39 (−18% vs. the national median of $43,530). Living costs are not included.