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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$43,390
Median Annual
$41,470
Total Workforce
13,880
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $57,120 | 50 |
| #2 | Reading, PA | $56,500 | 60 |
| #3 | Virginia | $54,230 | 140 |
| #4 | Wisconsin | $53,370 | 270 |
| #5 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $52,840 | 100 |
| #6 | Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $51,950 | 100 |
| #7 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $51,870 | 40 |
| #8 | Napa, CA | $51,220 | 40 |
| #9 | West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $50,920 | 140 |
| #10 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50,420 | 50 |
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