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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $38,900 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.70
10th percentile $34,420
90th percentile $58,690
Employed locally 200
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,420
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $38,900
    75th
    $44,240
    90th
    $58,690

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 48% Median Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 52% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,880
    Midland, TX $33,790

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,530
    Machinists$58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Houston, TX is $18.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.03 or more per hour.

    Is Houston 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 Houston, TX is 6.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,420 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.