Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Illinois earn a median of $49,200 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,200
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($41,330)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,260; the top 10% earn over $65,950. Nationally the range is $33,430 to $62,340.
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Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in Illinois
How much do cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders make in Illinois?
The median is $49,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,260 and the top 10% earn over $65,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 34 (+19% vs. the national median of $41,330). Living costs are not included.