SOC 537011

Conveyor Operators and Tenders

Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. May control speed and routing of materials or products.

National Median

$41,230

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$41,230

Entry Level (10th pct)

$34,940

Experienced (90th pct)

$60,390

Total Employed

26,060

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$34,940 - $37,500
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$37,500 - $48,640
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$48,640 - $60,390

Highest Paying Locations for Conveyor Operators and Tenders

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

$106,830

+159.1% vs national

Wyoming

$75,550

+83.2% vs national

Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area

$69,600

+68.8% vs national

Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

$68,140

+65.3% vs national

Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

$65,740

+59.4% vs national

Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$106,830	60
Wyoming	$75,550	100
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$69,600	150
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$68,140	80
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area	$65,740	40
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$65,030	90
West Virginia	$63,200	450
Wheeling, WV-OH	$63,200	90
Modesto, CA	$56,960	40
Kentucky	$55,920	1,530
Merced, CA	$55,500	60
Alabama	$54,480	310
Birmingham, AL	$54,110	100
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$53,300	210
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI	$52,970	170
Visalia, CA	$52,040	60
Joplin, MO-KS	$49,940	30
St. Joseph, MO-KS	$48,950	40
Greeley, CO	$48,950	50
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area	$48,760	40
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$48,150	40
Louisiana	$47,840	320
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area	$47,760	60
Iowa	$47,720	610
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$47,380	30
Kansas City, MO-KS	$47,240	130
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$47,150	90
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area	$46,950	120
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$46,500	320
Montana	$46,090	190
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$46,020	100
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD	$45,930	40
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$45,770	120
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$45,740	150
Medford, OR	$45,730	30
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$45,590	70
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	$45,470	270
Indiana	$45,410	660
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area	$45,330	70
Pennsylvania	$44,590	570
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$44,570	170
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$44,500	200
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$44,400	40
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$44,280	280
Illinois	$44,260	580
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$44,080	310
Washington	$44,030	610
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$43,990	430
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$43,970	100
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$43,750	100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Conveyor Operators and Tenders?

The national median annual salary for Conveyor Operators and Tenders is $41,230, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Conveyor Operators and Tenderss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Conveyor Operators and Tenderss is Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $106,830.

How much can an experienced Conveyor Operators and Tenders make?

Top-earning Conveyor Operators and Tenderss (90th percentile) make $60,390 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.