Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders earn a median $43,530 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$43,530
$20.93 per hour
Range
$33,790 – $58,570
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
14,760
across the U.S.
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$37,156
per year · effective tax rate 14.6%
$3,096Monthly
$1,548Twice a month
$1,429Every 2 weeks
$17.86Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,044
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,699
- Medicare (1.45%)$631
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$37,156
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,790 | $16.25 | $29,330 |
| 25th percentile | $37,310 | $17.94 | $32,159 |
| Median (50th) | $43,530 | $20.93 | $37,156 |
| 75th percentile | $49,320 | $23.71 | $41,809 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,570 | $28.16 | $49,241 |
Best cities for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $45,060 | $37,008 | $32,587 | 700 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $41,850 | $34,144 | $30,333 | 640 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $45,060
- New York, NY — $41,850
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $64,610 | $50,915 | $40,340 – $78,380 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $54,290 | $44,194 | $42,820 – $65,360 | 310 |
| Oregon | $49,130 | $38,187 | $37,770 – $65,470 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $48,240 | $40,941 | $42,940 – $51,600 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,000 | $39,274 | $36,400 – $62,930 | 370 |
| New Hampshire | $47,510 | $40,354 | $36,740 – $60,370 | 120 |
| Iowa | $46,970 | $38,787 | $39,070 – $58,570 | 430 |
| New York | $46,290 | $37,471 | $34,410 – $62,160 | 710 |
| Nebraska | $45,690 | $37,693 | $36,120 – $59,210 | 400 |
| Washington | $45,600 | $38,820 | $39,700 – $56,500 | 180 |
| Ohio | $45,470 | $38,247 | $35,900 – $62,830 | 1,010 |
| Virginia | $45,330 | $36,810 | $33,830 – $73,870 | 140 |
| California | $45,150 | $37,076 | $37,970 – $58,490 | 2,450 |
| South Dakota | $44,770 | $38,153 | $33,830 – $46,820 | 60 |
| Michigan | $44,400 | $36,219 | $34,280 – $54,230 | 820 |
| Indiana | $43,820 | $36,126 | $35,680 – $55,320 | 830 |
| Illinois | $43,740 | $35,305 | $40,890 – $46,470 | 70 |
| New Jersey | $43,600 | $36,351 | $36,860 – $61,800 | 590 |
| Massachusetts | $43,210 | $34,959 | $37,190 – $56,480 | 380 |
| Minnesota | $42,600 | $34,949 | $32,950 – $54,820 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $41,110 | $35,212 | $32,350 – $48,610 | 120 |
| Oklahoma | $40,950 | $33,786 | $34,330 – $55,880 | 450 |
| Missouri | $40,510 | $33,763 | $32,210 – $50,460 | 200 |
| Utah | $39,970 | $33,463 | $32,240 – $50,300 | 120 |
| South Carolina | $39,240 | $32,512 | $31,190 – $48,950 | 320 |
| Connecticut | $39,140 | $32,793 | $35,360 – $48,610 | 170 |
| Georgia | $38,430 | $31,687 | $29,700 – $47,130 | 600 |
| Kansas | $38,340 | $31,647 | $36,920 – $47,670 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $38,340 | $31,965 | $31,240 – $60,910 | 260 |
| Arizona | $37,900 | $31,894 | $36,400 – $53,690 | 370 |
| Arkansas | $37,490 | $31,054 | $30,580 – $54,870 | 90 |
| Texas | $37,040 | $31,942 | $30,180 – $57,500 | 1,380 |
| Florida | $36,830 | $31,773 | $31,610 – $46,020 | 170 |
| Nevada | $36,490 | $31,500 | $30,770 – $60,830 | 110 |
| Kentucky | $35,850 | $29,848 | $31,200 – $47,630 | 310 |
| New Mexico | $35,600 | $30,221 | $34,390 – $43,370 | 60 |
| Alabama | $35,090 | $28,885 | $26,620 – $104,180 | 140 |
| Mississippi | $34,280 | $29,085 | $32,420 – $49,200 | 90 |
| Idaho | $33,660 | $28,550 | $31,560 – $48,620 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders make?
The national median salary for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders is $43,530 a year ($20.93 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,790 and the top 10% earn over $58,570. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders the most?
Maine has the highest median pay at $64,610. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders are there in the U.S.?
About 14,760 people work as cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders nationwide.