SOC 51-9193 · May 2025 · United States
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders across the United States is $41,330 per year, measured over 6,900 jobs. The highest state median is in Nebraska, at $68,170.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 115.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Nebraska pays $68,170 and Michigan pays $31,700.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | $68,170 | 60 | |
| 2 | Iowa | $62,520 | 290 | |
| 3 | Indiana | $55,730 | 50 | |
| 4 | Missouri | $53,940 | 200 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $51,460 | 100 | |
| 6 | Washington | $50,870 | 60 | |
| 7 | Illinois | $49,200 | 60 | |
| 8 | Idaho | $48,360 | 90 | |
| 9 | Ohio | $48,160 | 240 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $47,060 | 100 |
States with the most Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 760 | $39,360 | |
| 2 | Georgia | 540 | $46,770 | |
| 3 | Texas | 510 | $35,810 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 420 | $39,030 | |
| 5 | Mississippi | 360 | $38,200 | |
| 6 | California | 310 | $42,100 | |
| 7 | Iowa | 290 | $62,520 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 290 | $31,700 | |
| 9 | Alabama | 280 | $35,280 | |
| 10 | Arkansas | 270 | $38,090 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $65,850 | 50 |
| 2 | Chicago | $65,320 | 40 |
| 3 | St. Louis | $54,450 | 30 |
| 4 | Lancaster | $54,330 | 60 |
| 5 | New York | $51,460 | 110 |
| 6 | Gainesville | $47,160 | 140 |
| 7 | Atlanta | $46,950 | 120 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $40,580 | 70 |
| 9 | Washington | $39,340 | 40 |
| 10 | Fayetteville | $38,090 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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