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

Also called: Cleaning and Pickling Equipment Operators

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in South Carolina earn a median of $39,240 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$39,240
vs. U.S. median
−10% ($43,530)
Rank among states
25 of 39
Jobs in the state
320

Pay range in South Carolina

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,190; the top 10% earn over $48,950. Nationally the range is $33,790 to $58,570.

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

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

The median is $39,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,190 and the top 10% earn over $48,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 25 of 39 (−10% 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