Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in California earn a median of $42,100 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($41,330)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,080; the top 10% earn over $67,470. Nationally the range is $33,430 to $62,340.
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Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in California
How much do cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders make in California?
The median is $42,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,080 and the top 10% earn over $67,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 34 (+2% vs. the national median of $41,330). Living costs are not included.