Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,740 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.70
10th percentile $34,740
90th percentile $68,100
Employed locally 50
National median $40,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,740
    25th
    $34,740
    50th (median)
    $34,740
    75th
    $64,690
    90th
    $68,100

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,010
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,170
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southeast Oklahoma is $16.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.74 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma is 13.5% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,740 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,740.