Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,760 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.83
10th percentile $23,580
90th percentile $48,780
Employed locally 60
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,580
    25th
    $23,660
    50th (median)
    $28,760
    75th
    $45,580
    90th
    $48,780

    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 Northwestern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Helpers--Production Workers$38,740
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$42,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,920
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$42,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Northwestern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Northwestern Region of Texas is $13.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.17 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Region of Texas 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 Northwestern Region of Texas is 30.6% 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 Northwestern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $23,580 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,660.