How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make in Texas?
$35,810a year
Median yearly pay for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders in Texas. That is $17.22 an hour or $2,984 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.22
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,230Median: $35,810Highest 10%: $62,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,230 | $12.13 | |
| 25th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| Median | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| 75th | $43,190 | $20.76 | |
| 90th | $62,920 | $30.25 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $65,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders.
| 28. Arkansas | $38,090 |
| 29. Hawaii | $37,990 |
| 30. Tennessee | $37,780 |
| 31. Texas | $35,810 |
| 32. Virginia | $35,370 |
| 33. Alabama | $35,280 |
| 34. Michigan | $31,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $17.22 ($35,810 a year).
Do cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $35,810 against $41,330 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Texas rank for cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender pay?
Texas ranks 31 of 34 states.
Which city in Texas pays cooling and freezing equipment operator and tenders the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $65,850 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.