Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,360 +20.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.25
10th percentile $48,310
90th percentile $62,100
Employed locally 60
National median $40,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,310
    25th
    $48,350
    50th (median)
    $48,360
    75th
    $62,080
    90th
    $62,100

    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 Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$34,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,890
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$69,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southeast-Central Idaho is $23.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.86 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 20.4% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $48,310 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,350.