How much does a conveyor operator and tender make in Houston?
$41,140a year
Median yearly pay for conveyor operator and tenders in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $19.78 an hour or $3,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.78
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,180Median: $41,140Highest 10%: $49,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| 25th | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| Median | $41,140 | $19.78 | |
| 75th | $43,780 | $21.05 | |
| 90th | $49,400 | $23.75 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for conveyor operator and tenders.
| Dallas, TX | $44,910 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,120 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conveyor operator and tender make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $19.78 ($41,140 a year).
Do conveyor operator and tenders make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $41,140 against $42,420 nationally, 3% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $40,650, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for conveyor operator and tender pay?
34 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a conveyor operator and tender make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,400 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.