Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary by State
The national median pay for conveyor operators and tenders is $42,420 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,200 in Oklahoma to $62,830 in West Virginia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,180
- 25th percentile
- $38,180
- Median
- $42,420
- 75th percentile
- $48,530
- Top 10%
- $59,470
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 22,930 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $62,830 | +48% | $39,400 | $74,810 | 580 |
| 2 | Iowa | $56,900 | +34% | $43,190 | $63,780 | 590 |
| 3 | Maryland | $56,120 | +32% | $34,610 | $70,840 | 30 |
| 4 | Alabama | $55,970 | +32% | $46,080 | $62,540 | 210 |
| 5 | Louisiana | $54,590 | +29% | $33,650 | $64,750 | 210 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $52,480 | +24% | $37,210 | $112,060 | 120 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $50,750 | +20% | $36,540 | $56,790 | 210 |
| 8 | Utah | $48,620 | +15% | $41,410 | $64,390 | 140 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $47,770 | +13% | $37,140 | $121,540 | 80 |
| 10 | Indiana | $46,300 | +9% | $37,300 | $99,970 | 610 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $45,130 | +6% | $36,940 | $63,770 | 450 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $44,890 | +6% | $36,180 | $52,480 | 500 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $44,800 | +6% | $39,180 | $58,390 | 780 |
| 14 | Illinois | $44,290 | +4% | $36,530 | $59,310 | 480 |
| 15 | Missouri | $44,100 | +4% | $36,490 | $56,950 | 290 |
| 16 | Washington | $43,480 | +2% | $37,550 | $59,110 | 640 |
| 17 | Oregon | $43,410 | +2% | $40,680 | $59,000 | 390 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $43,360 | +2% | $37,460 | $48,440 | 1,180 |
| 19 | California | $43,150 | +2% | $39,890 | $51,400 | 2,460 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $43,150 | +2% | $38,710 | $43,170 | 170 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $43,000 | +1% | $37,660 | $51,570 | 460 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $42,880 | +1% | $42,880 | $43,890 | Not published |
| 23 | New York | $42,670 | +1% | $34,730 | $53,560 | 720 |
| 24 | Idaho | $40,750 | −4% | $37,200 | $49,660 | 240 |
| 25 | Texas | $40,650 | −4% | $33,840 | $58,900 | 2,380 |
| 26 | Georgia | $40,630 | −4% | $36,720 | $53,100 | 600 |
| 27 | Colorado | $40,480 | −5% | $37,590 | $56,690 | 370 |
| 28 | Vermont | $40,390 | −5% | $39,190 | $40,390 | 50 |
| 29 | Kansas | $40,030 | −6% | $31,770 | $56,100 | 840 |
| 30 | Virginia | $39,840 | −6% | $34,820 | $58,470 | 820 |
| 31 | Ohio | $39,610 | −7% | $38,000 | $49,960 | 340 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $39,550 | −7% | $37,890 | $59,890 | 450 |
| 33 | Michigan | $39,340 | −7% | $35,610 | $56,950 | 410 |
| 34 | Arizona | $39,260 | −7% | $36,490 | $44,670 | 360 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $39,160 | −8% | $37,320 | $47,620 | 840 |
| 36 | Montana | $38,760 | −9% | $37,240 | $57,200 | 370 |
| 37 | Nevada | $38,450 | −9% | $37,440 | $49,570 | 350 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $38,320 | −10% | $32,290 | $52,720 | 230 |
| 39 | Maine | $38,310 | −10% | $35,680 | $66,920 | 200 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $38,260 | −10% | $36,350 | $51,410 | 760 |
| 41 | Florida | $38,190 | −10% | $36,350 | $43,720 | 470 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $38,020 | −10% | $34,900 | $44,980 | 440 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $36,940 | −13% | $33,450 | $47,480 | 300 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $36,200 | −15% | $33,090 | $57,870 | 350 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary questions
Which state pays conveyor operators and tenders the most?
West Virginia, with a median of $62,830 a year (+48% vs. the national median of $42,420). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays conveyor operators and tenders the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $36,200 a year (−15% vs. national).
Where do most conveyor operators and tenders work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,460, with a median of $43,150.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.