The median annual wage for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Virginia is $38,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,480.
Pay spans roughly $32,610 at the 10th percentile to $50,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.49 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $38,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.49 |
| 10th percentile | $32,610 |
| 90th percentile | $50,160 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.