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

$39,200a year

Median yearly pay for conveyor operator and tenders in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $18.85 an hour or $3,267 a month.

Hourly
$18.85
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
43 of 66
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,880Median: $39,200Highest 10%: $50,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,880$18.69
25th$38,970$18.74
Median$39,200$18.85
75th$43,060$20.70
90th$50,850$24.45

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for conveyor operator and tenders.

Chattanooga, TN$49,910
Memphis, TN$38,100
Knoxville, TN$36,350
Conveyor Operator and Tender salary in Tennessee Conveyor Operator and Tender salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $18.85 ($39,200 a year).

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

No: $39,200 against $42,420 nationally, 8% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $38,260, so Nashville pays 2% more.

Where does Nashville rank for conveyor operator and tender pay?

43 of 66 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,850 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.