Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $21,840 -47.3% vs national
Median hourly $10.50
10th percentile $19,880
90th percentile $31,200
Employed locally 180
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,880
    25th
    $20,520
    50th (median)
    $21,840
    75th
    $25,100
    90th
    $31,200

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 78% Median Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 22% 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
    Springfield, MA $40,500
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $38,520
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $38,470

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $23,680
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $24,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $40,660
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,090
    Production Workers, All Other $25,880
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $37,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in San Juan, PR is $10.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.91 or more per hour.

    Is San Juan 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 Juan, PR is 47.3% 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 San Juan?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $19,880 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,520.