Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,410 +24% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $51,280
90th percentile $55,470
Employed locally 100
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,280
    25th
    $51,300
    50th (median)
    $51,410
    75th
    $51,420
    90th
    $55,470

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,000
    Food Batchmakers$45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Western Wisconsin is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.21 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin 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 Western Wisconsin is 24% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $51,280 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,300.