Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,080 -13% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $36,070
90th percentile $57,680
Employed locally 60
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,070
    25th
    $36,070
    50th (median)
    $36,080
    75th
    $50,320
    90th
    $57,680

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,430
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,930
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Eastern Ohio is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.51 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio 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 Eastern Ohio is 13% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,070 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,070.