Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Ohio
Cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders in Ohio earned a median of $45,470 a year ($21.86 an hour) and a mean of $46,930 in May 2025. The median is 4.5% above the U.S. median of $43,530, ranking 11th of 40 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $45,470
- Median hourly
- $21.86
- Mean annual
- $46,930
- Jobs on record
- 1,010
Grey needle: U.S. median, $43,530 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Ohio compare on pay for cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders?
Ohio ranks 11th of 40 states and territories. Maine is highest at $64,610, $19,140 more than the Ohio median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 9 | $45,690 | +5% | 400 |
| Washington | 10 | $45,600 | +5% | 180 |
| Ohio | 11 | $45,470 | +4% | 1,010 |
| Virginia | 12 | $45,330 | +4% | 140 |
| California | 13 | $45,150 | +4% | 2,450 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 40 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Ohio pay go further after prices?
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the U.S. average, so the $45,470 median buys about what $49,012 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $43,530 U.S. median. On this measure Ohio ranks 8th of 39, up from 11th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Ohio pay cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders the most?
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area is highest at $52,150, 14.7% above the Ohio median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $52,150 | 120 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $45,340 | 170 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,100 | 180 |
| Columbus, OH | $45,100 | 110 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $44,230 | 50 |
| Toledo, OH | $41,280 | 50 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $40,560 | 60 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $40,560 | 70 |
| Akron, OH | $39,420 | 40 |
| Sandusky, OH | $37,220 | 30 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Ohio is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders work in Ohio?
BLS counts 1,010 jobs in Ohio, 6.8% of the 14,760 in the U.S. That is the 3rd largest count among the 39 states and territories with a published figure. That is 0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in Ohio, a location quotient of 1.91: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.91 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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