How much does a conveyor operator and tender make in Atlanta?
$37,500a year
Median yearly pay for conveyor operator and tenders in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $18.03 an hour or $3,125 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.03
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,720Median: $37,500Highest 10%: $48,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,720 | $17.65 | |
| 25th | $36,720 | $17.65 | |
| Median | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| 75th | $44,090 | $21.20 | |
| 90th | $48,940 | $23.53 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for conveyor operator and tenders.
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,910 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $618,100 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $146,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,600 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $81,380 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $78,920 |
| Flight Attendant | $78,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $65,290 |
| Pump Operator | $64,050 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $62,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conveyor operator and tender make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $18.03 ($37,500 a year).
Do conveyor operator and tenders make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $37,500 against $42,420 nationally, 12% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $40,630, so Atlanta pays 8% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for conveyor operator and tender pay?
57 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a conveyor operator and tender make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,940 or more.
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.