What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Chiller Operator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Chiller Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Red Dog, AK (48.0% above average), followed by Honolulu County, HI and Kentville, NS. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Red Dog, AK $62,600 $5,216 $1,203 $30.10 Honolulu County, HI $57,347 $4,778 $1,102 $27.57 Kentville, NS $57,117 $4,759 $1,098 $27.46 Whitehorse, YT $56,754 $4,729 $1,091 $27.29 Carcross, YT $56,721 $4,726 $1,090 $27.27 Haines Junction, YT $56,527 $4,710 $1,087 $27.18 North Cowichan, BC $56,361 $4,696 $1,083 $27.10 Duncan, BC $56,144 $4,678 $1,079 $26.99 Oak Bay, BC $56,042 $4,670 $1,077 $26.94 Victoria, BC $55,804 $4,650 $1,073 $26.83

Chiller Operator

Chiller Operator Salary

Q: How much does a Chiller Operator make?

The average annual pay for a chiller operator in the United States is $42,306 a year — that works out to approximately $20.34 an hour. The middle 80% of Chiller Operators earn between $33,000 (10th percentile) and $54,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Chiller Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Chiller Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Hvac Installation Technician at $13,249 (31.3%) above Chiller Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Hvac Installation Technician $55,555 $4,629 $1,068 $26.71 Mit Lincoln Laboratory $52,516 $4,376 $1,009 $25.25 Self Employed Tower Climber $52,357 $4,363 $1,006 $25.17 Master Painter $45,394 $3,782 $872 $21.82 Oil Field Laborer $42,529 $3,544 $817 $20.45

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Chiller Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$42,306

Columbus

Ohio

$40,864

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How much does a Chiller Operator make?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average annual pay for a Chiller Operator in the United States is $42,306 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.34 an hour. This is the equivalent of $813/week or $3,525/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $62,500 and as low as $25,500, the majority of Chiller Operator salaries currently range between $35,500 (25th percentile) to $47,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $54,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Chiller Operator varies greatly (by as much as 12000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Chiller Operator in your area makes on average $40,864 per year, or $1,442 (3.408%) less than the national average annual salary of $42,306. Ohio ranks number 38 out of 50 states nationwide for Chiller Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Chiller Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Chiller Operator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Chiller Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Red Dog, AK, , with Honolulu County, HI, and Kentville, NS, close behind in the second and third positions. Kentville, NS, beats the national average by $14,811 (35.0%), and Red Dog, AK, furthers that trend with another $20,294 (48.0%) above the $42,306 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Chiller Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 11% between Red Dog, AK, and Victoria, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Chiller Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Red Dog, AK	$62,600	$5,216	$1,203	$30.10
Honolulu County, HI	$57,347	$4,778	$1,102	$27.57
Kentville, NS	$57,117	$4,759	$1,098	$27.46
Whitehorse, YT	$56,754	$4,729	$1,091	$27.29
Carcross, YT	$56,721	$4,726	$1,090	$27.27
Haines Junction, YT	$56,527	$4,710	$1,087	$27.18
North Cowichan, BC	$56,361	$4,696	$1,083	$27.10
Duncan, BC	$56,144	$4,678	$1,079	$26.99
Oak Bay, BC	$56,042	$4,670	$1,077	$26.94
Victoria, BC	$55,804	$4,650	$1,073	$26.83

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Chiller Operator Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Chiller Operator category.

For example Hvac Installation Technician jobs pay as much as $13,249 (31.3%) more than the average Chiller Operator salary of $42,306. If you're qualified, finding work as a Hvac Installation Technician may help you make more money than that of the average Chiller Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Hvac Installation Technician	$55,555	$4,629	$1,068	$26.71
Mit Lincoln Laboratory	$52,516	$4,376	$1,009	$25.25
Self Employed Tower Climber	$52,357	$4,363	$1,006	$25.17
Master Painter	$45,394	$3,782	$872	$21.82
Oil Field Laborer	$42,529	$3,544	$817	$20.45

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Infographic detailing Chiller Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $42,306 per year or $20.34 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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