Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,800 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.29
10th percentile $21,840
90th percentile $39,870
Employed locally 30
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,840
    25th
    $21,840
    50th (median)
    $31,800
    75th
    $39,870
    90th
    $39,870

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sewing Machine Operators$20,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$26,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$36,270
    Bakers$21,000
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$20,470
    Production Workers, All Other$23,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Puerto Rico is $15.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.17 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico is 23.3% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $21,840 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,840.