Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary
The median conveyor operators and tenders salary in the United States is $42,420 per year ($20.39/hour). Salaries range from $36,180 at the entry level to $59,470+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 22,930 conveyor operators and tenders jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 3.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$42,420
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.39
per hour
Employment
22,930
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$36,180
25th percentile
$38,180
Median
$42,420
75th percentile
$48,530
90th percentile
$59,470
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-3.4%
Decline
Annual Openings
2,600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary by State
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$36K$63K■ No data
Top Paying States
West Virginia
$63K
+48%
Iowa
$57K
+34%
Maryland
$56K
+32%
Alabama
$56K
+32%
Louisiana
$55K
+29%
Wyoming
$52K
+24%
New Jersey
$51K
+20%
Utah
$49K
+15%
North Dakota
$48K
+13%
Indiana
$46K
+9%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $62,830 | +48.1% |
| Iowa | $56,900 | +34.1% |
| Maryland | $56,120 | +32.3% |
| Alabama | $55,970 | +31.9% |
| Louisiana | $54,590 | +28.7% |
| Wyoming | $52,480 | +23.7% |
| New Jersey | $50,750 | +19.6% |
| Utah | $48,620 | +14.6% |
| North Dakota | $47,770 | +12.6% |
| Indiana | $46,300 | +9.1% |
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Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $64,160 | +51.2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,780 | +50.4% |
| Merced, CA | $62,970 | +48.4% |
| Charleston, WV | $62,820 | +48.1% |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $59,140 | +39.4% |
| Evansville, IN | $57,780 | +36.2% |
| Birmingham, AL | $55,110 | +29.9% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50,810 | +19.8% |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $50,410 | +18.8% |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $49,910 | +17.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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