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Conveyor Operators and Tenders is a notable career in the 53 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Conveyor Operators and Tenders against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 53-7011 |
| title | Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
| onet code | 53-7011.00 |
| description | Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. May control speed and routing of materials or products. |
| job zone | 1 |
| major group | 53 |
| tot emp | 26,060 |
| a mean | 44,800 |
| a median | 41,230 |
| a pct10 | 34,940 |
| a pct25 | 37,500 |
| a pct75 | 48,640 |
| a pct90 | 60,390 |
| h mean | 21 |
| h median | 19 |
The day-to-day work of a conveyor operators and tenders typically centers on inform supervisors of equipment malfunctions that need to be addressed. 6 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, and Monitoring. Across the top 7 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.36 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working conveyor operators and tenders, the most common entry qualification is a Less than a High School Diploma (70.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Wyoming at $75,550 and lowest in South Carolina at $35,070 — a 2.2× spread. The top five states (Wyoming, West Virginia, Kentucky, Alabama, Louisiana) average $59,398. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $75,550 | $79,470 | $34,500 | $109,340 | 100 |
| West Virginia | $63,200 | $58,820 | $33,400 | $74,000 | 450 |
| Kentucky | $55,920 | $58,860 | $42,910 | $70,740 | 1,530 |
| Alabama | $54,480 | $50,650 | $33,850 | $59,540 | 310 |
| Louisiana | $47,840 | $47,910 | $32,740 | $63,590 | 320 |
| Iowa | $47,720 | $51,210 | $37,730 | $61,540 | 610 |
| Montana | $46,090 | $50,530 | $36,400 | $72,800 | 190 |
| Indiana | $45,410 | $45,520 | $37,620 | $56,610 | 660 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,590 | $46,880 | $36,260 | $62,080 | 570 |
| Illinois | $44,260 | $46,240 | $35,060 | $65,100 | 580 |
| Washington | $44,030 | $46,150 | $39,110 | $54,650 | 610 |
| Michigan | $43,330 | $51,800 | $36,390 | $97,500 | 820 |
| Maine | $43,280 | $49,510 | $34,260 | $76,330 | 120 |
| South Dakota | $43,080 | $42,200 | $34,170 | $50,240 | 560 |
| New York | $43,040 | $43,750 | $37,480 | $53,260 | 650 |
| Missouri | $42,910 | $44,250 | $35,520 | $53,740 | 320 |
| Oregon | $42,660 | $45,880 | $39,950 | $56,900 | 480 |
| Minnesota | $42,540 | $43,240 | $36,430 | $51,130 | 590 |
| California | $41,660 | $43,870 | $38,550 | $53,930 | 3,480 |
| Wisconsin | $40,740 | $45,140 | $35,520 | $57,940 | 300 |
| Utah | $40,680 | $47,870 | $38,690 | $62,660 | 230 |
| Idaho | $40,030 | $45,640 | $37,380 | $58,200 | 250 |
| Kansas | $39,870 | $42,870 | $34,860 | $53,450 | 1,040 |
| Colorado | $39,720 | $44,030 | $36,870 | $55,170 | 430 |
| Nebraska | $39,650 | $40,910 | $36,560 | $46,310 | 1,030 |
| Massachusetts | $39,560 | $42,320 | $38,240 | $53,080 | 120 |
| Virginia | $38,710 | $43,270 | $34,290 | $62,810 | 960 |
| Arizona | $38,560 | $39,090 | $35,860 | $42,710 | 670 |
| Tennessee | $38,290 | $42,740 | $34,840 | $50,040 | 440 |
| North Carolina | $38,110 | $38,680 | $33,850 | $46,380 | 760 |
| New Jersey | $37,910 | $42,000 | $33,550 | $57,010 | 210 |
| Texas | $37,600 | $41,450 | $33,440 | $52,540 | 1,910 |
| Ohio | $37,590 | $41,630 | $35,920 | $50,830 | 660 |
| Maryland | $37,550 | $40,950 | $35,180 | $51,130 | 90 |
| Florida | $37,500 | $38,030 | $33,850 | $45,610 | 810 |
| Arkansas | $37,190 | $38,700 | $32,840 | $47,300 | 130 |
| New Hampshire | $36,730 | $39,360 | $32,690 | $50,280 | 60 |
| Georgia | $36,330 | $41,250 | $36,070 | $53,520 | 790 |
| Oklahoma | $36,180 | $38,490 | $31,400 | $46,410 | 740 |
| Nevada | $35,910 | $38,840 | $35,130 | $48,700 | 250 |
| Mississippi | $35,090 | $35,950 | $22,890 | $50,710 | 250 |
| South Carolina | $35,070 | $39,980 | $33,910 | $49,890 | 330 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for conveyor operators and tenders. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Aerial Tram Operator or Ash Conveyor Operator frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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