Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in South Dakota
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in South Dakota earn a median of $45,520 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($41,330)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,030; the top 10% earn over $55,870. Nationally the range is $33,430 to $62,340.
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- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,750 median in South Dakota
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,060 median in South Dakota
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,330 median in South Dakota
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders pay in South Dakota
How much do cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders make in South Dakota?
The median is $45,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,030 and the top 10% earn over $55,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 34 (+10% vs. the national median of $41,330). Living costs are not included.