Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Georgia

In Georgia, the median pay for cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders is $22.49 an hour ($46,770 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.

$22.49Median hourly pay
$39,180–$48,550Middle half of workers, yearly
540People in this job in Georgia

That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($41,330). Georgia ranks 13th of 34 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders in Georgia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.12$37,690
25% of workers$18.84$39,180
Half of workers (median)$22.49$46,770
75% of workers$23.34$48,550
90% of workers$28.41$59,100

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Gainesville$47,160140
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$46,950120

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$38,430
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,130
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,920

Other job titles for this job

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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.