Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$41,230
↑ 40.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Conveyor Operators and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Conveyor Operators and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 40.6% since 2011 ($29,320 → $41,230)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $41,230
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,230 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | $39,260 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | $36,890 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $36,420 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | $35,770 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | $34,660 | +5.1% |
| 2018 | $32,980 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | $32,300 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $31,410 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | $32,050 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | $31,220 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | $30,580 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | $29,610 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | $29,320 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.