Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,730 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.14
10th percentile $31,460
90th percentile $60,870
Employed locally 50
National median $40,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,460
    25th
    $31,950
    50th (median)
    $37,730
    75th
    $58,260
    90th
    $60,870

    Top-paying metros for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $80,070
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $65,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,780
    Illinois $58,200
    Michigan $54,360
    Lancaster, PA $52,660

    Related occupations in Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$51,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,310
    Food Batchmakers$50,790
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$29,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Eastern Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Eastern Oregon is $18.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Oregon above or below average for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Eastern Oregon is 6.1% below the national median of $40,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,460 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,950.