Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Colorado
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Colorado earn a median of $46,160 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($41,330)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,240; the top 10% earn over $53,860. Nationally the range is $33,430 to $62,340.
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Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Colorado
How much do cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders make in Colorado?
The median is $46,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,240 and the top 10% earn over $53,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 34 (+12% vs. the national median of $41,330). Living costs are not included.