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

$59,140a year

Median yearly pay for conveyor operator and tenders in the Paducah, KY-IL metro area. That is $28.43 an hour or $4,928 a month.

Hourly
$28.43
Vs. national median
+39%
Rank among cities
5 of 66
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,460Median: $59,140Highest 10%: $81,330
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,460$23.78
25th$49,470$23.78
Median$59,140$28.43
75th$59,240$28.48
90th$81,330$39.10

Other cities in Kentucky

Median yearly pay for conveyor operator and tenders.

Cincinnati, OH$44,390
Louisville, KY$43,350
Conveyor Operator and Tender salary in Kentucky Conveyor Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Paducah

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,120
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$50,520
Sailor and Marine Oiler$47,550
Light Truck Driver$41,720
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$39,460
Laborer and Freight$38,110
Bus Driver$37,750
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$33,290
Stocker and Order Filler$33,120
Packer and Packager$32,830
Salaries for every job in Paducah, KY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Paducah, KY-IL metro area is $28.43 ($59,140 a year).

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

Yes: $59,140 against $42,420 nationally, 39% more.

How does Paducah compare with the rest of Kentucky?

The median in Kentucky is $44,800, so Paducah pays 32% more.

Where does Paducah rank for conveyor operator and tender pay?

5 of 66 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,330 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.