Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Illinois earn a median of $44,290 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($42,420)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,530; the top 10% earn over $59,310. Nationally the range is $36,180 to $59,470.
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- Pourers and Casters, Metal$57,200 median in Illinois
Conveyor Operators and Tenders pay in Illinois
How much do conveyor operators and tenders make in Illinois?
The median is $44,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,530 and the top 10% earn over $59,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for conveyor operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 44 (+4% vs. the national median of $42,420). Living costs are not included.