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Refrigeration technician salary

Average refrigeration technician salary

$50,701

$24.38 hourly rate

Entry-level refrigeration technician salary
$33,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Refrigeration Technician Salary

The average annual salary for a Refrigeration Technician stands at $50,701, translating to approximately $24 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry in which one works. For instance, technicians in high-demand areas or specialized sectors may earn substantially more.

Refrigeration Technician Salaries by Experience Level

  • Entry-level technicians typically earn around $40,000 annually.
  • With several years of experience, salaries can rise to approximately $55,000.
  • Experienced technicians and those with specialized skills may see salaries exceed $70,000.

Where Can a Refrigeration Technician Earn More?

States such as California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled workers. As a refrigeration technician, pursuing certifications and gaining experience can enhance earning potential and open up lucrative job opportunities.

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Refrigeration technician salaries by experience level

Refrigeration technician salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a refrigeration technician typically falls between $50,701 and $77,019.
zippia
$50,701yearly
glassdoor[1]
$61,803yearly
indeed[2]
$65,886yearly
comparably[3]
$77,019yearly
Salary.com[4]
$68,470yearly

Average refrigeration technician salary by state

The highest-paying states for refrigeration technicians are Delaware, Connecticut, and Maryland. The lowest average refrigeration technician salary states are Arkansas, Hawaii, and Arizona.

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Highest paying states for refrigeration technicians

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Delaware$73,658$35.41
2Nevada$70,651$33.97
3Connecticut$73,079$35.13
4New Hampshire$65,882$31.67
5Maryland$72,779$34.99
6Rhode Island$71,910$34.57
7Indiana$60,281$28.98
8Washington$69,078$33.21
9New Jersey$68,592$32.98
10Massachusetts$69,300$33.32
11Wisconsin$59,796$28.75
12Vermont$61,074$29.36
13Pennsylvania$61,415$29.53
14Alaska$63,750$30.65
15Kentucky$57,162$27.48
16North Dakota$63,621$30.59
17West Virginia$62,397$30.00
18District of Columbia$72,522$34.87
19Idaho$64,272$30.90
20Minnesota$60,458$29.07
21Maine$56,021$26.93
22North Carolina$54,328$26.12
23Oregon$60,894$29.28
24California$66,042$31.75
25Ohio$56,518$27.17
26New York$61,828$29.73
27Iowa$51,972$24.99
28Illinois$57,802$27.79
29Wyoming$58,286$28.02
30Utah$54,320$26.12
31Michigan$54,282$26.10
32South Carolina$50,426$24.24
33Nebraska$51,235$24.63
34Kansas$54,947$26.42
35Colorado$52,586$25.28
36Virginia$56,553$27.19
37Montana$56,336$27.08
38South Dakota$52,396$25.19
39Mississippi$48,751$23.44
40Texas$49,779$23.93
41Louisiana$49,985$24.03
42Georgia$47,493$22.83
43Tennessee$40,177$19.32
44Florida$43,673$21.00
45Arizona$46,009$22.12
46Missouri$47,607$22.89
47Hawaii$46,928$22.56
48New Mexico$49,501$23.80
49Oklahoma$48,314$23.23
50Arkansas$47,369$22.77
51Alabama$45,525$21.89

Highest paying cities for refrigeration technicians

The highest-paying cities for refrigeration technicians are Baltimore, MD, Las Vegas, NV, and Des Moines, WA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Baltimore, MD$73,018$35.10
2Las Vegas, NV$69,869$33.59
3Des Moines, WA$69,511$33.42
4Boston, MA$68,993$33.17
5Los Angeles, CA$63,624$30.59
6Philadelphia, PA$62,166$29.89
7Muncie, IN$61,117$29.38
8Portland, OR$60,938$29.30
9Lakeville, MN$60,256$28.97
10Chicago, IL$57,992$27.88
11Chesapeake, VA$56,433$27.13
12Riverton, UT$54,210$26.06
13Aberdeen, SD$53,174$25.56
14Charlotte, NC$52,721$25.35
15Denver, CO$52,598$25.29
16Cedar Rapids, IA$52,320$25.15
17Omaha, NE$51,293$24.66
18Midland, TX$50,215$24.14
19Oklahoma City, OK$48,307$23.22
20Kansas City, MO$47,735$22.95

Refrigeration technician salary details

A refrigeration technician's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $75,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average refrigeration technician salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a refrigeration technician's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$75,000$6,250$36
75th Percentile$62,000$5,167$30
Average$50,701$4,225$24
25th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
10th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16

Highest paying refrigeration technician jobs

The highest paying types of refrigeration technicians are ammonia refrigeration technician, hvac technician, and hvac-r technician.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Hvac Installer$44,651$3,721$21.4728,909
Maintenance Helper$30,824$2,569$14.82105,592
Hvac Apprentice$34,073$2,839$16.3825,483
Instrument Technician Apprentice$39,849$3,321$19.16130,235
Facility Maintenance Technician$39,575$3,298$19.03171,217
Service And Repair Technician$42,099$3,508$20.24193,706

Top companies hiring refrigeration technicians now:

  1. Carrier jobs (14)
  2. Koch Foods jobs (13)
  3. Tyson Foods jobs (112)
  4. The Coca-Cola Company jobs (23)
  5. Cargill jobs (18)

Which companies pay refrigeration technicians the most?

Refrigeration technician salaries at Micron Technology and Tenet Healthcare are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average refrigeration technician salary at companies like Waters and General Electric are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Micron Technology$82,493$39.66
2Tenet Healthcare$80,066$38.49
3Waters$70,943$34.11
4General Electric$67,365$32.39
5Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution$66,623$32.03
6Fresh Express$66,460$31.95
7Pentair$64,504$31.01
8Delaware State Government$63,657$30.60
9GPAC$63,299$30.43
10Thermo King$63,086$30.33
11Schreiber Foods$61,753$29.69
12San Antonio Water System$61,713$29.67
13SPX$61,507$29.57
14CTI Foods$61,305$29.47
15Rosewood Hotels & Resorts$61,256$29.45
16Tyson Foods$61,226$29.44
17ITW$61,099$29.37
18Nation Pizza$61,058$29.35
19Rich Products$60,413$29.04
20Four Seasons$60,124$28.91

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$50,000$48,200$46,400$44,600$42,800$41,000
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Refrigeration Technician salary by industry

The average refrigeration technician salary varies across industries:

  • The average refrigeration technician salary in the manufacturing industry is $56,136, the highest of any industry.
  • The average refrigeration technician salary in the finance industry is $54,469.
  • Refrigeration technicians in the energy industry earn an average salary of $47,700, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for refrigeration technicians

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$56,136$26.99
2Professional$54,469$26.19
3Finance$54,112$26.02
4Retail$53,292$25.62
5Hospitality$48,779$23.45
6Energy$47,700$22.93

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Refrigeration technician salary trends

The average refrigeration technician salary has risen by $7,226 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average refrigeration technician earned $43,475 annually, but today, they earn $50,701 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for refrigeration technicians over the last decade.

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Average refrigeration technician salary over time

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Refrigeration technician salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$50,700$24.38+3.7%
2024$48,800$23.48+2.3%
2023$47,700$22.94+1.1%
2022$47,200$22.68+2.5%
2021$46,000$22.12+1.7%

Recently added refrigeration technician salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
SmithfieldfoodsRefrigeration Technician-2Nd ShiftSioux City, IA06/30/2025$56,558
SmithfieldfoodsRefrigeration TechnicianClinton, NC06/30/2025$55,514
Wayne FarmsRefrigeration Technician-2NdUnion Springs, AL06/30/2025$50,088
Dairy Farmers of AmericaRefrigeration TechnicianJoplin, MO06/29/2025$66,262
Emr CoCommercial Appliance/Refrigeration Technician (Experienced)Rosedale, MD06/29/2025$30,000
Wal-MartTechnician, Refrigeration/HvacOxnard, CA06/29/2025$58,436
Wal-Mart(USA) Technician, Refrigeration/HvacKearney, NE06/29/2025$48,001
Emcor GroupIndustrial Refrigeration TechnicianSan Diego, CA06/28/2025$99,341
AerotekRefrigeration TechnicianWarminster, PA06/28/2025$48,001
Compass GroupFifo or Dido Refrigeration TechnicianIone, WA06/28/2025$122,400

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