SOC 53-7011 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Conveyor Operators and Tenders is $41,226 per year ($19.82/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $37,502 and $48,630 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $60,382 per year. There are approximately 26,060 conveyor operators and tenders employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.80 | $34,944 |
| P25 | $18.03 | $37,502 |
| P50MEDIAN | $19.82 | $41,226 |
| P75 | $23.38 | $48,630 |
| P90 | $29.03 | $60,382 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Conveyor Operators and Tenders is $41,226 per year ($19.82/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $37,502 and $48,630 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Conveyor Operators and Tenders is $60,382 per year ($29.03/hr). The 75th percentile is $48,630 per year.
Entry-level Conveyor Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn approximately $34,944 per year ($16.80/hr). The 25th percentile is $37,502 per year.
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