Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders is $19.87 an hour ($41,330 a year). About 6,900 people work in this job there.

$19.87Median hourly pay

$36,380–$49,550Middle half of workers, yearly

6,900People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders in the U.S.

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$16.07	$33,430
25% of workers	$17.49	$36,380
Half of workers (median)	$19.87	$41,330
75% of workers	$23.82	$49,550
90% of workers	$29.97	$62,340

Best-paying states for cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Nebraska	$68,170	60
Iowa	$62,520	290
Indiana	$55,730	50
Missouri	$53,940	200
New Jersey	$51,460	100
Washington	$50,870	60
Illinois	$49,200	60
Idaho	$48,360	90
Ohio	$48,160	240
Wisconsin	$47,060	100

Pay by state

Georgia · $46,770
Pennsylvania · $39,360
Texas · $35,810

Education, experience and outlook for cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +5.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 800 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.