Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $63,300 +52.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.44
10th percentile $41,190
90th percentile $68,640
Employed locally 50
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,190
    25th
    $50,440
    50th (median)
    $63,300
    75th
    $63,300
    90th
    $68,640

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 83% Median Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 17% 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
    Reading, PA $57,050
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $56,100
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $55,900
    Virginia $55,900
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,560

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,410
    Wisconsin $51,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,980
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,180
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $38,520

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Milwaukee, WI is $30.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.07 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI is 52.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $41,190 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,440.