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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,150
Median Annual Salary
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+3.2% vs 2024
$46,330
Mean Salary
$45,150
Median Salary
$21.71
Hourly Rate
2,450 people work as Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in California
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $45,150 per year ($3,762/month).
This is 6.4% above the national average of $42,428.
California ranks #13 out of 39 states for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend machines to wash or clean products, such as barrels or kegs, glass items, tin plate, food, pulp, coal, plastic, or rubber, to remove impurities.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.25
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Active Listening
2.88
Speaking
2.88
Critical Thinking
2.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.93
English Language
3.01
Public Safety and Security
2.77
Psychology
2.72
Education and Training
2.48
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(3.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in California
Salaries for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in California range from $37,970 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,490 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,000 and $49,590.
Median $45,150
P10: $37,970P25: $40,000P75: $49,590P90: $58,490
10th
$37,970
25th
$40,000
Median
$45,150
75th
$49,590
90th
$58,490
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,970
$18.25
$3,164
25th Percentile
$40,000
$19.23
$3,333
Median (50th)
$45,150
$21.71
$3,762
75th Percentile
$49,590
$23.84
$4,132
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,490
$28.12
$4,874
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,330 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#13
California ranks #13 of 39 states
$42,428
National avg. for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
How much do Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders make in California?
The median annual salary for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in California is $45,150 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,330.
What is the salary range for a Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in California?
Salaries for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in California range from $37,970 at the 10th percentile to $58,490 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,000 and $49,590.
What is the starting salary for a Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in California?
Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders positions in California typically start around $37,970 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,000 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,450 people are employed as Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in California is approximately $21.71 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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