Top 14 cities for this job by average salary
| Chicago, IL | $66,350 |
|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $58,120 |
| New York, NY | $56,430 |
| St. Louis, MO | $54,760 |
| Rochester, NY | $51,020 |
| Gainesville, GA | $49,020 |
| Lancaster, PA | $47,990 |
| Atlanta, GA | $46,580 |
| Salem, OR | $42,360 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $41,970 |
| Washington, DC | $40,740 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $40,050 |
| Honolulu, HI | $39,580 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,490 |
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Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salary by state
Iowa pays cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders the most statewide, $63,740 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $63,740 | $62,520 | 290 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $59,890 | $68,170 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $56,950 | $55,730 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $56,220 | $49,200 | 60 | 1 | $66,350 | $66,350 |
| New Jersey | $55,330 | $51,460 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $53,570 | $48,360 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $51,780 | $48,160 | 240 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $51,240 | $50,870 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $50,980 | $53,940 | 200 | 1 | $54,760 | $54,760 |
| Wisconsin | $50,510 | $47,060 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $49,990 | $45,460 | 160 | 2 | $56,430 | $51,020 |
| Minnesota | $49,930 | $46,910 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $48,060 | $46,160 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $46,700 | $42,100 | 310 | 1 | $41,970 | $41,970 |
| Florida | $46,690 | $45,270 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $45,770 | $46,770 | 540 | 2 | $49,020 | $46,580 |
| Massachusetts | $45,440 | $46,800 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $44,430 | $45,520 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $44,200 | $40,030 | 120 | 1 | $42,360 | $42,360 |
| Oklahoma | $43,530 | $39,630 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $42,250 | $39,640 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $42,250 | $39,360 | 760 | 2 | $47,990 | $39,490 |
| North Carolina | $41,910 | $39,030 | 420 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | $41,370 | $41,080 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $41,330 | $40,840 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $40,740 | $40,740 |
| Arkansas | $40,730 | $38,090 | 270 | 1 | $40,050 | $40,050 |
| Utah | $39,980 | $45,500 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Hawaii | $39,470 | $37,990 | 110 | 1 | $39,580 | $39,580 |
| Texas | $39,310 | $35,810 | 510 | 1 | $58,120 | $58,120 |
| Tennessee | $39,170 | $37,780 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $37,990 | $35,370 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $37,150 | $31,700 | 290 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $36,190 | $38,200 | 360 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $35,600 | $35,280 | 280 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $66,350 | $65,320 | $31.90 | 40 |
| Dallas, TX | $58,120 | $65,850 | $27.94 | 50 |
| New York, NY | $56,430 | $51,460 | $27.13 | 110 |
| St. Louis, MO | $54,760 | $54,450 | $26.33 | 30 |
| Rochester, NY | $51,020 | $36,600 | $24.53 | 50 |
| Gainesville, GA | $49,020 | $47,160 | $23.57 | 140 |
| Lancaster, PA | $47,990 | $54,330 | $23.07 | 60 |
| Atlanta, GA | $46,580 | $46,950 | $22.39 | 120 |
| Salem, OR | $42,360 | $33,180 | $20.37 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $41,970 | $40,580 | $20.18 | 70 |
| Washington, DC | $40,740 | $39,340 | $19.59 | 40 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $40,050 | $38,090 | $19.26 | 100 |
| Honolulu, HI | $39,580 | $36,670 | $19.03 | 70 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,490 | $36,090 | $18.99 | 160 |
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Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salary: questions
Where do cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders make the most money?
In Chicago, IL, with an average of $66,350 a year, among the 14 metro areas we cover.
What is the average cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders salary in the U.S.?
$44,940 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $41,330, so half of cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders earn more than that and half less.
What salary should cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders nationwide earn between $36,380 (25th percentile) and $49,550 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders the most?
Iowa, with a statewide average of $63,740 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders pay the lowest?
Pittsburgh, PA, at $39,490 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9193.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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