The average salary for a conveyor operators and tender in the United States is $42,900, but the range typically falls between $35,290 and $47,000. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $20.63, with a range between $16.97 and $22.6.
There are approximately 24,660 people employed as a conveyor operators and tender in the United States. With California, Texas, Kentucky employing the highest number of conveyor operators and tenders.The state with the best pay for a conveyor operators and tender is Wyoming, with an average annual salary of $74,120, while North Carolina has the lowest average annual salary of $34,480.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $32,770 | $15.75 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,290 | $16.97 |
| Median | $39,260 | $18.88 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,000 | $22.6 |
| 90th Percentile | $59,910 | $28.8 |
The salary of a conveyor operators and tender can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a conveyor operators and tender in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for conveyor operators and tenders are Wyoming, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Washington while the worst states are North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Nevada, Alabama.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $31,610 | $40,580 | $58,530 |
| Arizona | $34,360 | $39,240 | $52,060 |
| Arkansas | $28,850 | $36,840 | $44,990 |
| California | $35,590 | $42,580 | $54,660 |
| Colorado | $35,030 | $42,710 | $50,430 |
| Florida | $31,960 | $36,980 | $47,540 |
| Georgia | $34,320 | $38,850 | $46,370 |
| Idaho | $34,070 | $46,470 | $80,240 |
| Illinois | $33,860 | $41,500 | $58,460 |
| Indiana | $34,270 | $45,030 | $60,370 |
| Iowa | $32,430 | $42,610 | $58,280 |
| Kansas | $30,770 | $40,160 | $48,200 |
| Kentucky | $41,470 | $58,550 | $68,250 |
| Louisiana | $31,260 | $42,600 | $58,370 |
| Maine | $31,420 | $45,820 | $73,280 |
| Maryland | $36,290 | $40,890 | $47,800 |
| Massachusetts | $34,850 | $39,200 | $49,330 |
| Michigan | $34,220 | $49,480 | $94,270 |
| Minnesota | $33,600 | $40,210 | $54,700 |
| Mississippi | $22,120 | $34,690 | $47,300 |
| Missouri | $32,710 | $40,480 | $51,100 |
| Montana | $32,150 | $45,290 | $76,880 |
| Nebraska | $34,810 | $40,740 | $44,660 |
| Nevada | $33,660 | $37,660 | $46,770 |
| New Hampshire | $30,370 | $37,190 | $48,590 |
| New Jersey | $32,020 | $41,270 | $54,690 |
| New York | $35,690 | $43,330 | $52,020 |
| North Carolina | $29,680 | $34,480 | $42,920 |
| Ohio | $35,200 | $42,540 | $52,590 |
| Oklahoma | $29,990 | $36,840 | $47,240 |
| Oregon | $39,240 | $44,400 | $51,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,720 | $46,080 | $59,980 |
| South Carolina | $31,810 | $37,920 | $48,230 |
| South Dakota | $32,200 | $40,680 | $48,540 |
| Tennessee | $34,290 | $43,430 | $72,780 |
| Texas | $27,880 | $37,690 | $49,070 |
| Utah | $37,330 | $43,930 | $54,370 |
| Virginia | $31,150 | $40,450 | $65,190 |
| Washington | $37,600 | $44,160 | $52,730 |
| West Virginia | $58,510 | $61,660 | $66,800 |
| Wisconsin | $35,340 | $43,200 | $54,220 |
| Wyoming | $32,820 | $74,120 | $104,820 |
Even between cities, the salary of a conveyor operators and tender can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for conveyor operators and tenders is Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, WY with an average salary of $88,160.The city with the lowest average salary for conveyor operators and tenders is Jackson, MS with an average salary of $26,070.
Areas with highest average salaries for conveyor operators and tenders
Areas with lowest average salaries for conveyor operators and tenders
The number of conveyor operators and tenders in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of conveyor operators and tenders has increased by 1,500. On average, the number of conveyor operators and tenders has been increasing by 1.6% each year. The salary of conveyor operators and tenders has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of conveyor operators and tenders has increased by $5,360. On average, the salary of conveyor operators and tenders has been increasing by 3.6% each year.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for conveyor operators and tenders compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.
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