Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,460 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.01
10th percentile $30,040
90th percentile $47,170
Employed locally 50
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,040
    25th
    $30,820
    50th (median)
    $37,460
    75th
    $40,840
    90th
    $47,170

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southern Michigan is $18.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.68 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan 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 Southern Michigan is 9.6% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,040 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,820.