Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for conveyor operators and tenders in the United States was $42,420 ($20.39 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,180 | $17.39 |
| 25th | $38,180 | $18.35 |
| Median | $42,420 | $20.39 |
| 75th | $48,530 | $23.33 |
| 90th | $59,470 | $28.59 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-7011
- Total U.S. employment: 22,930
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $36,180, median pay is $42,420, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $59,470.
The mean wage of $45,080 sits 6.3% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $55,970 | $26.91 | +31.9% | 210 |
| Arizona | $39,260 | $18.88 | -7.4% | 360 |
| Arkansas | $36,940 | $17.76 | -12.9% | 300 |
| California | $43,150 | $20.74 | +1.7% | 2,460 |
| Colorado | $40,480 | $19.46 | -4.6% | 370 |
| Florida | $38,190 | $18.36 | -10.0% | 470 |
| Georgia | $40,630 | $19.53 | -4.2% | 600 |
| Hawaii | $42,880 | $20.61 | +1.1% | 0 |
| Idaho | $40,750 | $19.59 | -3.9% | 240 |
| Illinois | $44,290 | $21.29 | +4.4% | 480 |
| Indiana | $46,300 | $22.26 | +9.1% | 610 |
| Iowa | $56,900 | $27.36 | +34.1% | 590 |
| Kansas | $40,030 | $19.25 | -5.6% | 840 |
| Kentucky | $44,800 | $21.54 | +5.6% | 780 |
| Louisiana | $54,590 | $26.25 | +28.7% | 210 |
| Maine | $38,310 | $18.42 | -9.7% | 200 |
| Maryland | $56,120 | $26.98 | +32.3% | 30 |
| Massachusetts | $43,150 | $20.75 | +1.7% | 170 |
| Michigan | $39,340 | $18.91 | -7.3% | 410 |
| Minnesota | $43,000 | $20.68 | +1.4% | 460 |
| Mississippi | $38,320 | $18.42 | -9.7% | 230 |
| Missouri | $44,100 | $21.20 | +4.0% | 290 |
| Montana | $38,760 | $18.64 | -8.6% | 370 |
| Nebraska | $43,360 | $20.85 | +2.2% | 1,180 |
| Nevada | $38,450 | $18.49 | -9.4% | 350 |
| New Jersey | $50,750 | $24.40 | +19.6% | 210 |
| New York | $42,670 | $20.52 | +0.6% | 720 |
| North Carolina | $39,160 | $18.83 | -7.7% | 840 |
| North Dakota | $47,770 | $22.96 | +12.6% | 80 |
| Ohio | $39,610 | $19.04 | -6.6% | 340 |
| Oklahoma | $36,200 | $17.40 | -14.7% | 350 |
| Oregon | $43,410 | $20.87 | +2.3% | 390 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,130 | $21.70 | +6.4% | 450 |
| South Carolina | $38,020 | $18.28 | -10.4% | 440 |
| South Dakota | $44,890 | $21.58 | +5.8% | 500 |
| Tennessee | $38,260 | $18.39 | -9.8% | 760 |
| Texas | $40,650 | $19.54 | -4.2% | 2,380 |
| Utah | $48,620 | $23.38 | +14.6% | 140 |
| Vermont | $40,390 | $19.42 | -4.8% | 50 |
| Virginia | $39,840 | $19.15 | -6.1% | 820 |
| Washington | $43,480 | $20.90 | +2.5% | 640 |
| West Virginia | $62,830 | $30.21 | +48.1% | 580 |
| Wisconsin | $39,550 | $19.01 | -6.8% | 450 |
| Wyoming | $52,480 | $25.23 | +23.7% | 120 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for conveyor operators and tenders?
The median annual wage for conveyor operators and tenders is $42,420 ($20.39 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays conveyor operators and tenders the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many conveyor operators and tenders are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 22,930 conveyor operators and tenders employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do conveyor operators and tenders make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $20.39. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.