Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $38,050 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.29
10th percentile $31,390
90th percentile $63,530
Employed locally 70
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,390
    25th
    $37,680
    50th (median)
    $38,050
    75th
    $55,660
    90th
    $63,530

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 39% Median Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 61% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,280
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,900
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,880
    Midland, TX $33,790

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Austin, TX is $18.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.92 or more per hour.

    Is Austin 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 Austin, TX is 8.2% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,390 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,680.