How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make in North Carolina?
$39,030a year
Median yearly pay for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders in North Carolina. That is $18.76 an hour or $3,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.76
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,420Median: $39,030Highest 10%: $56,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| 25th | $37,270 | $17.92 | |
| Median | $39,030 | $18.76 | |
| 75th | $41,450 | $19.93 | |
| 90th | $56,380 | $27.11 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders.
| 23. South Carolina | $39,640 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $39,630 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $39,360 |
| 26. North Carolina | $39,030 |
| 27. Mississippi | $38,200 |
| 28. Arkansas | $38,090 |
| 29. Hawaii | $37,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $18.76 ($39,030 a year).
Do cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $39,030 against $41,330 nationally, 6% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender pay?
North Carolina ranks 26 of 34 states.
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.