Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,640 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.83
10th percentile $45,320
90th percentile $71,670
Employed locally 130
National median $40,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,320
    25th
    $50,290
    50th (median)
    $51,640
    75th
    $67,700
    90th
    $71,670

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Kansas is $24.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Kansas is 28.6% above 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $45,320 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,290.