Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $34,890 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.77
10th percentile $34,390
90th percentile $41,920
Employed locally 30
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,390
    25th
    $34,390
    50th (median)
    $34,890
    75th
    $37,890
    90th
    $41,920

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 51% Median Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-South Portland, ME $64,610
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $63,300
    Reading, PA $57,050
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $56,100
    Virginia $55,900
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $55,900

    Nearby metros — Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $51,920
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,410
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $51,080
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $50,550
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $48,860
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $45,570

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,680
    Production Workers, All Other $37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Albuquerque, NM is $16.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.16 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Albuquerque, NM is 15.8% below the national median of $41,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,390 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,390.