Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $64,610 +55.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.06
10th percentile $40,800
90th percentile $78,380
Employed locally 30
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,800
    25th
    $45,660
    50th (median)
    $64,610
    75th
    $76,100
    90th
    $78,380

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 73% Median Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $63,300
    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
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $51,920
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,410
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $51,080
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $50,550
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,750
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $48,860

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,330
    Machinists $63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,020
    Bakers $38,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Portland, ME is $31.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.68 or more per hour.

    Is Portland 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 Portland, ME is 55.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,800 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,660.