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How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make in Rochester?

$36,600a year

Median yearly pay for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $17.60 an hour or $3,050 a month.

Hourly
$17.60
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
12 of 14
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,760Median: $36,600Highest 10%: $79,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,760$17.19
25th$35,760$17.19
Median$36,600$17.60
75th$65,380$31.43
90th$79,990$38.46

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders.

New York, NY$51,460
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Same field, median yearly pay.

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Tool and Die Maker$60,820
Crushing$59,130
Welder$57,130
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$55,700
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $17.60 ($36,600 a year).

Do cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders make more in Rochester than the national average?

No: $36,600 against $41,330 nationally, 11% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $45,460, so Rochester pays 19% less.

Where does Rochester rank for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender pay?

12 of 14 metro areas with data.

How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,990 or more.

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.