How much does a conveyor operator and tender make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $20.39 an hour or $3,535 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.39
- Average (mean)
- $45,080
- Jobs
- 22,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,180 | $17.39 | |
| 25th | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| Median | $42,420 | $20.39 | |
| 75th | $48,530 | $23.33 | |
| 90th | $59,470 | $28.59 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| West Virginia | $62,830 |
| Iowa | $56,900 |
| Maryland | $56,120 |
| Alabama | $55,970 |
| Louisiana | $54,590 |
| Wyoming | $52,480 |
| New Jersey | $50,750 |
| Utah | $48,620 |
| North Dakota | $47,770 |
| Indiana | $46,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,130 |
| South Dakota | $44,890 |
| Kentucky | $44,800 |
| Illinois | $44,290 |
| Missouri | $44,100 |
| Washington | $43,480 |
| Oregon | $43,410 |
| Nebraska | $43,360 |
| California | $43,150 |
| Massachusetts | $43,150 |
| Minnesota | $43,000 |
| Hawaii | $42,880 |
| New York | $42,670 |
| Idaho | $40,750 |
| Texas | $40,650 |
| Georgia | $40,630 |
| Colorado | $40,480 |
| Vermont | $40,390 |
| Kansas | $40,030 |
| Virginia | $39,840 |
| Ohio | $39,610 |
| Wisconsin | $39,550 |
| Michigan | $39,340 |
| Arizona | $39,260 |
| North Carolina | $39,160 |
| Montana | $38,760 |
| Nevada | $38,450 |
| Mississippi | $38,320 |
| Maine | $38,310 |
| Tennessee | $38,260 |
| Florida | $38,190 |
| South Carolina | $38,020 |
| Arkansas | $36,940 |
| Oklahoma | $36,200 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wheeling, WV | $64,160 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,780 |
| Merced, CA | $62,970 |
| Charleston, WV | $62,820 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,140 |
| Evansville, IN | $57,780 |
| Birmingham, AL | $55,110 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,810 |
| Kansas City, MO | $50,410 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,910 |
| Allentown, PA | $49,680 |
| Greeley, CO | $48,470 |
| Wichita, KS | $48,240 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,290 |
| Sioux City, IA | $46,770 |
In other countries
Conveyor Operator and Tender belongs to the international group "Stationary plant and machine operators not elsewhere classified".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a conveyor operator and tender make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $20.39 ($42,420 a year).
How much does a conveyor operator and tender make a month?
About $3,535 a month before tax, based on a median of $42,420 a year.
How much does a conveyor operator and tender make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,180 or less a year ($17.39 an hour); the top 10% make $59,470 or more.
Which state pays conveyor operator and tenders the most?
West Virginia, with a median of $62,830 a year, followed by Iowa ($56,900) and Maryland ($56,120).
Which city pays conveyor operator and tenders the most?
Wheeling, WV-OH, with a median of $64,160 a year.
How many conveyor operator and tenders are there in the United States?
About 22,930 people work as conveyor operator and tenders.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.