How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make in California?
$42,100a year
Median yearly pay for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders in California. That is $20.24 an hour or $3,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.24
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,080Median: $42,100Highest 10%: $67,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,080 | $16.87 | |
| 25th | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| Median | $42,100 | $20.24 | |
| 75th | $51,090 | $24.56 | |
| 90th | $67,470 | $32.44 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders.
| 16. Utah | $45,500 |
| 17. New York | $45,460 |
| 18. Florida | $45,270 |
| 19. California | $42,100 |
| 20. Connecticut | $41,080 |
| 21. Kentucky | $40,840 |
| 22. Oregon | $40,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $20.24 ($42,100 a year).
Do cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $42,100 against $41,330 nationally, 2% more.
Where does California rank for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender pay?
California ranks 19 of 34 states.
Which city in California pays cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $40,580 a year.
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.