California

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$46,330
+4.1% vs national
Hourly Wage
$22.28
 
10th Percentile
$37,970
Entry level
90th Percentile
$58,490
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in California earn between $37,970 and $58,490, with a mean of $46,330. The national average for this role is $44,507.

$46,330 mean
10th Percentile$37,97090th Percentile$58,490

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$46,330
National Average$44,507
Maine$59,760
Wisconsin$54,200
Virginia$49,570
Iowa$49,070
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.