Cage Wash Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Cage Wash Technician make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cage Wash Technician in the United States is $40,199 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Cage Wash Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,576
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,100 to $43,537
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,369
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Cage Wash Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $43,537 $3,628 $837 $21
Average $40,199 $3,350 $773 $19
25th Percentile $36,100 $3,008 $694 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Cage Wash Technician Salaries

A Cage Wash Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cage Wash Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cage Wash Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,800
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $40,589
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,063
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,221
  • Expert (over 8 years): $42,326
Levels Salary
Entry Level Cage Wash Technician$39,800
Intermediate Level Cage Wash Technician$40,589
Senior Level Cage Wash Technician$42,063
Specialist Level Cage Wash Technician$42,221
Expert Level Cage Wash Technician$42,326
$39,800 0 yr
$40,589 < 2 yrs
$42,063 2-4 yrs
$42,221 5-8 yrs
$42,326 > 8 yrs
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How Do Cage Wash Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cage Wash Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $44,508.
  • California: $44,339.
  • Massachusetts: $43,748.

Top Paying Cities for Cage Wash Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $50,703
  • San Francisco: $50,204
  • Oakland: $49,091

What Skills Can Increase a Cage Wash Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.29% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 2.21% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
  • Reserve Management (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): Reserve management is a process that ensures that adequate official public sector foreign assets are readily available to and controlled by the authorities for meeting a defined range of objectives for a country or union.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.29%
Housekeeping 2.21%
Reserve Management 1.44%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Cage Wash Technician's salary.
  • Reserve Management: Can increase your salary by up to 42%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Reserve Management
$57,082
42%
Leadership
$50,249
25%
Initiative
$45,425
13%
Workday
$45,023
12%
Presentation
$44,621
11%
SOP
$43,415
8%
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How Education impacts a Cage Wash Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Cage Wash Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Cage Wash Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $40,851 and $41,957).

Cage Wash Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Cage Wash Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 30.0%
Associates 33.2%
Bachelors 29.7%
Masters 4.8%
Doctorate 1.0%
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Cage Wash Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cage Wash Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Cage Wash Technician

Salaries for a Cage Wash Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,827 in 2023 to around $43,364 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cage Wash Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Cage Wash Technician Over Time

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$43,827
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$43,825
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