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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

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

In California, cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders earn a median of $43,770 per year.

Median (California)
$43,770
Bottom 10%
$36,340
Top 10%
$56,840
Employed in California
2,530

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders earn a median of $43,770 — 6% above the national median of $41,460. Locally the range runs $36,340 to $56,840. About 2,530 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #10 of 41 states for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders pay — roughly the 78th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Virginia, $55,900) by 28%. State employment of about 2,530 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$41,460
US bottom 10%
$32,770
US top 10%
$56,590

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Active Learning

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