SOC 53-7011 · May 2025 · United States
Conveyor Operators and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Conveyor Operators and Tenders across the United States is $42,420 per year, measured over 22,930 jobs. The highest state median is in West Virginia, at $62,830.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 73.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. West Virginia pays $62,830 and Oklahoma pays $36,200.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $62,830 | 580 | |
| 2 | Iowa | $56,900 | 590 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $56,120 | 30 | |
| 4 | Alabama | $55,970 | 210 | |
| 5 | Louisiana | $54,590 | 210 | |
| 6 | Wyoming | $52,480 | 120 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $50,750 | 210 | |
| 8 | Utah | $48,620 | 140 | |
| 9 | North Dakota | $47,770 | 80 | |
| 10 | Indiana | $46,300 | 610 |
States with the most Conveyor Operators and Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,460 | $43,150 | |
| 2 | Texas | 2,380 | $40,650 | |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,180 | $43,360 | |
| 4 | Kansas | 840 | $40,030 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 840 | $39,160 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 820 | $39,840 | |
| 7 | Kentucky | 780 | $44,800 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 760 | $38,260 | |
| 9 | New York | 720 | $42,670 | |
| 10 | Washington | 640 | $43,480 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheeling | $64,160 | 160 |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $63,780 | — |
| 3 | Merced | $62,970 | 40 |
| 4 | Charleston | $62,820 | 70 |
| 5 | Paducah | $59,140 | 50 |
| 6 | Evansville | $57,780 | 30 |
| 7 | Birmingham | $55,110 | 80 |
| 8 | San Francisco | $50,810 | 120 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $50,410 | 110 |
| 10 | Chattanooga | $49,910 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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