Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $43,710 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.01
10th percentile $33,590
90th percentile $50,430
Employed locally 40
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,590
    25th
    $38,910
    50th (median)
    $43,710
    75th
    $45,130
    90th
    $50,430

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 65% Median Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 35% 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
    Napa, CA $50,800
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,750
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $48,960
    Modesto, CA $46,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,560
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,370

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,720
    Bakers$42,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Bakersfield, CA is $21.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.12 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield, CA is 5.4% above 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,590 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,910.