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Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Alabama

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Alabama make a median of $37,220 a year, or about $17.9 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alabama. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$37K
Median annual
$17.9/hr
Hourly rate
$35K
Entry level (10th %)
$73K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $37K get you in Alabama?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,521/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,085/mo
Rent as % of take-home43% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$42,123/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,436/mo

About cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 6,590
Alabama employed: 170
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama

Bar chart showing Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $34,710, 25th percentile $35,470, median $37,220, 75th percentile $38,070, 90th percentile $72,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$35K25th$35KMedian$37K75th$38K90th$73K
Bar chart showing Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $34,710, 25th percentile $35,470, median $37,220, 75th percentile $38,070, 90th percentile $72,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders make in Alabama?

The median is $37,220 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,710, and experienced cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders can clear $72,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $37K enough to live in Alabama?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,521/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 43% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders salary go in Alabama?

Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders salary is worth about $42,123 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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