Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,850 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.20
10th percentile $30,560
90th percentile $47,220
Employed locally 80
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,560
    25th
    $37,350
    50th (median)
    $37,850
    75th
    $38,100
    90th
    $47,220

    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 Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,030
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,980
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $35,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,310
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $36,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southwest Oklahoma is $18.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.70 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Oklahoma 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 Southwest Oklahoma is 8.7% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,560 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,350.