How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $19.87 an hour or $3,444 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.87
- Average (mean)
- $44,940
- Jobs
- 6,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,430 | $16.07 | |
| 25th | $36,380 | $17.49 | |
| Median | $41,330 | $19.87 | |
| 75th | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| 90th | $62,340 | $29.97 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Nebraska | $68,170 |
| Iowa | $62,520 |
| Indiana | $55,730 |
| Missouri | $53,940 |
| New Jersey | $51,460 |
| Washington | $50,870 |
| Illinois | $49,200 |
| Idaho | $48,360 |
| Ohio | $48,160 |
| Wisconsin | $47,060 |
| Minnesota | $46,910 |
| Massachusetts | $46,800 |
| Georgia | $46,770 |
| Colorado | $46,160 |
| South Dakota | $45,520 |
| Utah | $45,500 |
| New York | $45,460 |
| Florida | $45,270 |
| California | $42,100 |
| Connecticut | $41,080 |
| Kentucky | $40,840 |
| Oregon | $40,030 |
| South Carolina | $39,640 |
| Oklahoma | $39,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,360 |
| North Carolina | $39,030 |
| Mississippi | $38,200 |
| Arkansas | $38,090 |
| Hawaii | $37,990 |
| Tennessee | $37,780 |
| Texas | $35,810 |
| Virginia | $35,370 |
| Alabama | $35,280 |
| Michigan | $31,700 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $65,850 |
| Chicago, IL | $65,320 |
| St. Louis, MO | $54,450 |
| Lancaster, PA | $54,330 |
| New York, NY | $51,460 |
| Gainesville, GA | $47,160 |
| Atlanta, GA | $46,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,580 |
| Washington, DC | $39,340 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $38,090 |
| Honolulu, HI | $36,670 |
| Rochester, NY | $36,600 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,090 |
| Salem, OR | $33,180 |
In other countries
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender belongs to the international group "Food and related products machine operators".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $19.87 ($41,330 a year).
How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make a month?
About $3,444 a month before tax, based on a median of $41,330 a year.
How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,430 or less a year ($16.07 an hour); the top 10% make $62,340 or more.
Which state pays cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders the most?
Nebraska, with a median of $68,170 a year, followed by Iowa ($62,520) and Indiana ($55,730).
Which city pays cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $65,850 a year.
How many cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders are there in the United States?
About 6,900 people work as cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.