Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Maine
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Maine make a median of $41,070 a year, or about $19.74 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $54K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Maine. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $36,650, 25th percentile $38,570, median $41,070, 75th percentile $41,690, 90th percentile $53,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K. Top earners bring in $54K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
How much do cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders make in Maine?▼
The median is $41,070 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,650, and experienced cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders can clear $53,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $41K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,790/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 45.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders salary go in Maine?▼
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders salary is worth about $42,037 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
