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Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$42,100
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.7% vs 2024
$46,700
Mean Salary
$42,100
Median Salary
$20.24
Hourly Rate
310 people work as Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in California
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $42,100 per year ($3,508/month).
This is 5.6% below the national average of $44,582.
California ranks #19 out of 34 states for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 310 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend equipment such as cooling and freezing units, refrigerators, batch freezers, and freezing tunnels, to cool or freeze products, food, blood plasma, and chemicals.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.88
Operation and Control
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.62
Monitoring
3.5
Complex Problem Solving
3.5
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.85
Mechanical
3.41
English Language
3.38
Food Production
3.33
Administration and Management
3.29
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(7.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in California
Salaries for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in California range from $35,080 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $67,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,620 and $51,090.
Median $42,100
P10: $35,080P25: $36,620P75: $51,090P90: $67,470
10th
$35,080
25th
$36,620
Median
$42,100
75th
$51,090
90th
$67,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,080
$16.87
$2,923
25th Percentile
$36,620
$17.61
$3,051
Median (50th)
$42,100
$20.24
$3,508
75th Percentile
$51,090
$24.56
$4,257
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$67,470
$32.44
$5,622
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,700 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#19
California ranks #19 of 34 states
$44,582
National avg. for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
How much do Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders make in California?
The median annual salary for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in California is $42,100 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,700.
What is the salary range for a Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in California?
Salaries for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in California range from $35,080 at the 10th percentile to $67,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,620 and $51,090.
What is the starting salary for a Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in California?
Entry-level Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders positions in California typically start around $35,080 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,620 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 310 people are employed as Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in California is approximately $20.24 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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