Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $52,380 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.18
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $62,510
Employed locally 40
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $38,200
    50th (median)
    $52,380
    75th
    $62,510
    90th
    $62,510

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 70% Median Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 30% 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 Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $55,900
    Virginia $55,900

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,910
    Syracuse, NY $41,560
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $40,580

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,020
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,150
    Machinists $53,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Rochester, NY is $25.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.89 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester 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 Rochester, NY is 26.3% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,200.