Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,570 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.35
10th percentile $28,080
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 60
National median $40,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,080
    25th
    $36,280
    50th (median)
    $48,570
    75th
    $72,800
    90th
    $72,800

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$30,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,540
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$35,870
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,090
    Helpers--Production Workers$36,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Northeast Alabama is $23.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Northeast Alabama is 20.9% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $28,080 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,280.