Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender Salary
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders earn a median $41,330 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$41,330
$19.87 per hour
Range
$33,430 – $62,340
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
6,900
across the U.S.
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$35,389
per year · effective tax rate 14.4%
$2,949Monthly
$1,475Twice a month
$1,361Every 2 weeks
$17.01Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,780
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,562
- Medicare (1.45%)$599
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$35,389
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,430 | $16.07 | $29,041 |
| 25th percentile | $36,380 | $17.49 | $31,411 |
| Median (50th) | $41,330 | $19.87 | $35,389 |
| 75th percentile | $49,550 | $23.82 | $41,993 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,340 | $29.97 | $52,270 |
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $68,170 | $54,565 | $45,090 – $75,240 | 60 |
| Iowa | $62,520 | $50,691 | $41,720 – $82,790 | 290 |
| Indiana | $55,730 | $45,345 | $39,090 – $82,190 | 50 |
| Missouri | $53,940 | $43,923 | $41,430 – $62,220 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $51,460 | $42,233 | $38,170 – $75,610 | 100 |
| Washington | $50,870 | $43,054 | $47,770 – $53,950 | 60 |
| Illinois | $49,200 | $39,422 | $46,260 – $65,950 | 60 |
| Idaho | $48,360 | $39,582 | $43,420 – $72,800 | 90 |
| Ohio | $48,160 | $40,335 | $39,730 – $76,180 | 240 |
| Wisconsin | $47,060 | $38,703 | $45,450 – $57,990 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $46,910 | $38,181 | $39,420 – $68,080 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $46,800 | $37,664 | $35,480 – $58,700 | — |
| Georgia | $46,770 | $37,955 | $37,690 – $59,100 | 540 |
| Colorado | $46,160 | $37,947 | $43,240 – $53,860 | 130 |
| South Dakota | $45,520 | $38,755 | $36,030 – $55,870 | 80 |
| Utah | $45,500 | $37,658 | $22,990 – $45,500 | 70 |
| New York | $45,460 | $36,849 | $36,140 – $69,180 | 160 |
| Florida | $45,270 | $38,554 | $38,470 – $51,570 | 130 |
| California | $42,100 | $34,787 | $35,080 – $67,470 | 310 |
| Connecticut | $41,080 | $34,264 | $36,300 – $48,510 | 70 |
| Kentucky | $40,840 | $33,683 | $38,470 – $46,980 | 70 |
| Oregon | $40,030 | $31,671 | $32,570 – $60,840 | 120 |
| South Carolina | $39,640 | $32,809 | $35,140 – $60,500 | 60 |
| Oklahoma | $39,630 | $32,785 | $34,740 – $64,690 | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,360 | $32,597 | $33,430 – $54,330 | 760 |
| North Carolina | $39,030 | $32,492 | $35,420 – $56,380 | 420 |
| Mississippi | $38,200 | $32,078 | $23,760 – $39,940 | 360 |
| Arkansas | $38,090 | $31,513 | $34,990 – $52,320 | 270 |
| Hawaii | $37,990 | $31,271 | $35,700 – $48,890 | 110 |
| Tennessee | $37,780 | $32,536 | $29,210 – $46,490 | 50 |
| Texas | $35,810 | $30,953 | $25,230 – $62,920 | 510 |
| Virginia | $35,370 | $29,380 | $34,700 – $45,860 | 170 |
| Alabama | $35,280 | $29,028 | $22,820 – $38,860 | 280 |
| Michigan | $31,700 | $26,554 | $28,990 – $58,730 | 290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cooling and freezing equipment operator and tender make?
The national median salary for cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders is $41,330 a year ($19.87 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,430 and the top 10% earn over $62,340. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders the most?
Nebraska has the highest median pay at $68,170.
How many cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders are there in the U.S.?
About 6,900 people work as cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders nationwide.