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How much does a conveyor operator and tender make in Knoxville?

$36,350a year

Median yearly pay for conveyor operator and tenders in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,029 a month.

Hourly
$17.48
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
65 of 66
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,350Median: $36,350Highest 10%: $58,540
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,350$17.48
25th$36,350$17.48
Median$36,350$17.48
75th$45,030$21.65
90th$58,540$28.14

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for conveyor operator and tenders.

Chattanooga, TN$49,910
Nashville, TN$39,200
Memphis, TN$38,100
Conveyor Operator and Tender salary in Tennessee Conveyor Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$123,000
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,160
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,100
Crane and Tower Operator$58,670
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$51,030
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor$45,940
Traffic Technician$44,090
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$42,410
Driver/Sales Worker$39,800
Light Truck Driver$39,330
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a conveyor operator and tender make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $17.48 ($36,350 a year).

Do conveyor operator and tenders make more in Knoxville than the national average?

No: $36,350 against $42,420 nationally, 14% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $38,260, so Knoxville pays 5% less.

Where does Knoxville rank for conveyor operator and tender pay?

65 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does a conveyor operator and tender make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,540 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.