Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Conveyor Operators and Tenders in California earn a median of $43,150 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($42,420)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,460
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,890; the top 10% earn over $51,400. Nationally the range is $36,180 to $59,470.
States ranked near California
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Conveyor Operators and Tenders pay in California
How much do conveyor operators and tenders make in California?
The median is $43,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,890 and the top 10% earn over $51,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for conveyor operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 44 (+2% vs. the national median of $42,420). Living costs are not included.