Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Massachusetts
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts make a median of $41,560 a year, or about $19.98 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Massachusetts. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
So what does $42K get you in Massachusetts?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts
Entry-level cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $42K. Top earners bring in $74K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders make in Massachusetts?
The median is $41,560 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,900, and experienced cooling and freezing equipment operators and tenders can clear $74,020. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $42K enough to live in Massachusetts?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,779/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,347/month, which eats 84.5% 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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts 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 $41,523 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.