Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary (2025)
Based on 6,900 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $33,430 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $36,380 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $41,330 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $49,550 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $62,340 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$33K
25th
$36K
Median
$41K
75th
$50K
90th
$62K
Highest Paying States for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Iowa | $63,740 |
| Nebraska | $59,890 |
| Indiana | $56,950 |
| Illinois | $56,220 |
| New Jersey | $55,330 |
| Idaho | $53,570 |
| Ohio | $51,780 |
| Washington | $51,240 |
| Missouri | $50,980 |
| Wisconsin | $50,510 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Iowa at an average of $63,740 per year, while Wisconsin has an average of $50,510 — a difference of $13,230. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6,900 workers were employed as Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenderss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $44,940 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-9193