Highest-paying states for cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders
Nebraska leads at $68,170 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $68,170 | $47,440–$69,910 |
| Iowa | $62,520 | $42,510–$82,790 |
| Indiana | $55,730 | $40,630–$82,190 |
| Missouri | $53,940 | $41,430–$59,490 |
| New Jersey | $51,460 | $46,300–$59,580 |
| Washington | $50,870 | $49,550–$52,730 |
| Illinois | $49,200 | $49,200–$65,350 |
| Idaho | $48,360 | $48,350–$62,080 |
| Ohio | $48,160 | $43,850–$55,500 |
| Wisconsin | $47,060 | $45,480–$56,940 |
| Minnesota | $46,910 | $46,350–$49,840 |
| Georgia | $46,770 | $39,180–$48,550 |
| Colorado | $46,160 | $45,410–$49,030 |
| South Dakota | $45,520 | $36,030–$46,450 |
| Utah | $45,500 | $41,380–$45,500 |
| New York | $45,460 | $38,170–$62,710 |
| Florida | $45,270 | $41,000–$48,190 |
| California | $42,100 | $36,620–$51,090 |
| Connecticut | $41,080 | $38,760–$43,370 |
| Kentucky | $40,840 | $39,400–$40,840 |
| Oregon | $40,030 | $34,420–$49,360 |
| South Carolina | $39,640 | $35,140–$40,800 |
| Oklahoma | $39,630 | $34,740–$45,170 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,360 | $36,090–$48,880 |
| North Carolina | $39,030 | $37,270–$41,450 |
| Mississippi | $38,200 | $29,200–$38,880 |
| Arkansas | $38,090 | $36,050–$39,900 |
| Hawaii | $37,990 | $36,670–$40,150 |
| Tennessee | $37,780 | $35,420–$43,470 |
| Texas | $35,810 | $32,220–$43,190 |
| Virginia | $35,370 | $34,950–$39,340 |
| Alabama | $35,280 | $29,020–$38,400 |
| Michigan | $31,700 | $29,000–$38,120 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.