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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$33,660
Median Annual Salary
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+5.0% vs 2024
$38,000
Mean Salary
$33,660
Median Salary
$16.18
Hourly Rate
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in Idaho
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Idaho earn a median salary of $33,660 per year ($2,805/month).
This is 20.7% below the national average of $42,428.
Idaho ranks #39 out of 39 states for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders pay.
Salaries increased by 5.0% 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 Idaho
Salaries for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Idaho range from $31,560 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $48,620 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $31,560 and $43,270.
Median $33,660
P10: $31,560P25: $31,560P75: $43,270P90: $48,620
10th
$31,560
25th
$31,560
Median
$33,660
75th
$43,270
90th
$48,620
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,560
$15.17
$2,630
25th Percentile
$31,560
$15.17
$2,630
Median (50th)
$33,660
$16.18
$2,805
75th Percentile
$43,270
$20.80
$3,605
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$48,620
$23.38
$4,051
Note: The mean (average) salary of $38,000 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#39
Idaho ranks #39 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 Idaho?
The median annual salary for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Idaho is $33,660 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $38,000.
What is the salary range for a Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Idaho?
Salaries for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Idaho range from $31,560 at the 10th percentile to $48,620 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $31,560 and $43,270.
What is the starting salary for a Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Idaho?
Entry-level Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders positions in Idaho typically start around $31,560 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $31,560 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Idaho?
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 Idaho is approximately $16.18 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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