How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make in Illinois?
$49,200a year
Median yearly pay for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders in Illinois. That is $23.65 an hour or $4,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.65
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,260Median: $49,200Highest 10%: $65,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 25th | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| Median | $49,200 | $23.65 | |
| 75th | $65,350 | $31.42 | |
| 90th | $65,950 | $31.71 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $65,320 |
| St. Louis, MO | $54,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders.
| 4. Missouri | $53,940 |
| 5. New Jersey | $51,460 |
| 6. Washington | $50,870 |
| 7. Illinois | $49,200 |
| 8. Idaho | $48,360 |
| 9. Ohio | $48,160 |
| 10. Wisconsin | $47,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.65 ($49,200 a year).
Do cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $49,200 against $41,330 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Illinois rank for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 34 states.
Which city in Illinois pays cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $65,320 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.