Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $37,880 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $31,260
90th percentile $49,930
Employed locally 140
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,260
    25th
    $31,270
    50th (median)
    $37,880
    75th
    $43,140
    90th
    $49,930

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 51% Median Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 49% 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 $55,900
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $55,900

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,280
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,900
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,050
    Midland, TX $33,790

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers$33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in San Antonio, TX is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.13 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX is 8.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,260 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,270.