Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$40,160
National average
Salary Range
$33,710 – $62,760
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $80,070 | $44,120 | $80,070 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $63,780 | $34,800 | $74,250 |
| Illinois | $58,200 | $44,760 | $63,920 |
| Michigan | $54,360 | $37,790 | $64,280 |
| Lancaster, PA | $52,660 | $37,010 | $60,430 |
| Kansas | $51,640 | $45,320 | $71,670 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $51,640 | $45,320 | $71,670 |
| Florida | $50,960 | $35,610 | $60,110 |
| New Jersey | $50,790 | $49,890 | $63,790 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,880 | $44,470 | $63,900 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $49,010 | $39,850 | $57,790 |
| Iowa | $48,880 | $40,390 | $80,070 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $48,570 | $28,080 | $72,800 |
| Washington | $47,950 | $38,260 | $53,030 |
| Maryland | $47,940 | $38,480 | $61,070 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $47,940 | $36,920 | $61,070 |
| Missouri | $47,780 | $37,320 | $58,100 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $47,450 | $39,450 | $71,700 |
| Colorado | $47,440 | $39,780 | $70,120 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $47,020 | $44,620 | $67,770 |
| Nebraska | $46,810 | $41,480 | $67,770 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $45,760 | $34,490 | $52,900 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $44,610 | $38,720 | $60,610 |
| New York | $44,490 | $38,180 | $66,880 |
| South Dakota | $44,090 | $36,560 | $46,510 |
| Georgia | $43,720 | $34,490 | $57,620 |
| Minnesota | $43,520 | $38,000 | $53,790 |
| Indiana | $42,800 | $32,180 | $64,660 |
| Ohio | $42,470 | $34,320 | $55,950 |
| Nevada | $42,390 | $35,980 | $53,310 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $42,390 | $35,980 | $53,310 |
| Modesto, CA | $41,740 | $35,060 | $57,300 |
| Massachusetts | $41,560 | $33,900 | $74,020 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $41,500 | $35,330 | $63,380 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $41,460 | $30,560 | $43,720 |
| California | $40,590 | $34,420 | $66,300 |
| Connecticut | $40,290 | $35,590 | $47,020 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $40,130 | $40,130 | $57,620 |
| Kentucky | $39,550 | $39,550 | $40,000 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $39,550 | $39,550 | $39,570 |
| Oklahoma | $39,060 | $36,100 | $54,320 |
| Oregon | $38,770 | $31,420 | $58,260 |
| South Carolina | $38,740 | $32,790 | $58,600 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $38,480 | $34,890 | $52,310 |
| Virginia | $38,460 | $32,610 | $50,160 |
| Hawaii | $37,820 | $34,580 | $44,780 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $37,730 | $31,460 | $60,870 |
| North Carolina | $37,660 | $34,310 | $61,370 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $37,660 | $36,770 | $40,460 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $37,370 | $36,620 | $39,450 |
| Alabama | $37,220 | $34,710 | $72,800 |
| Tennessee | $37,160 | $36,090 | $55,650 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $37,130 | $27,900 | $78,370 |
| Mississippi | $37,030 | $24,960 | $48,090 |
| Jackson, MS | $37,000 | $35,930 | $49,230 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $36,900 | $36,900 | $46,770 |
| Arkansas | $36,380 | $33,560 | $63,680 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $35,990 | $35,880 | $66,400 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $35,480 | $32,250 | $47,310 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,460 | $32,950 | $49,150 |
| Texas | $34,970 | $29,180 | $68,350 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $33,890 | $33,560 | $63,680 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $27,970 | $23,010 | $37,030 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders make?▾
The median annual salary for a Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders is $40,160, with a typical range of $33,710 – $62,760 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders?▾
Entry-level Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders positions typically start around $33,710 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenderss earn the most?▾
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenderss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.