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Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$39,360
Median Annual Salary
▲
+11.0% vs 2024
$42,250
Mean Salary
$39,360
Median Salary
$18.92
Hourly Rate
760 people work as Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $39,360 per year ($3,280/month).
This is 11.7% below the national average of $44,582.
Pennsylvania ranks #25 out of 34 states for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 760 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries increased by 11.0% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania range from $33,430 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $54,330 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,090 and $48,880.
Median $39,360
P10: $33,430P25: $36,090P75: $48,880P90: $54,330
10th
$33,430
25th
$36,090
Median
$39,360
75th
$48,880
90th
$54,330
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,430
$16.07
$2,785
25th Percentile
$36,090
$17.35
$3,007
Median (50th)
$39,360
$18.92
$3,280
75th Percentile
$48,880
$23.50
$4,073
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$54,330
$26.12
$4,527
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,250 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#25
Pennsylvania ranks #25 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 Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania is $39,360 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,250.
What is the salary range for a Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania range from $33,430 at the 10th percentile to $54,330 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,090 and $48,880.
What is the starting salary for a Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $33,430 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,090 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 760 people are employed as Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Pennsylvania is approximately $18.92 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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