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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in North Carolina

Also called: Cleaning and Pickling Equipment Operators

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in North Carolina earn a median of $38,340 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$38,340
vs. U.S. median
−12% ($43,530)
Rank among states
29 of 39
Jobs in the state
260

Pay range in North Carolina

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,240; the top 10% earn over $60,910. Nationally the range is $33,790 to $58,570.

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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in North Carolina

How much do cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders make in North Carolina?

The median is $38,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,240 and the top 10% earn over $60,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is North Carolina a good state for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders?

On pay alone it ranks 29 of 39 (−12% vs. the national median of $43,530). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses