Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $36,430 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.52
10th percentile $35,060
90th percentile $47,430
Employed locally 60
National median $41,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,060
    25th
    $35,060
    50th (median)
    $36,430
    75th
    $37,820
    90th
    $47,430

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 56% Median Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Conveyor Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $106,830
    Wyoming $75,550
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $69,600
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $68,140
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $65,740
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,030

    Nearby metros — Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Paducah, KY-IL $59,140
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $45,590
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $45,470
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $44,570
    Illinois $44,260
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $43,510

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,000
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,190
    Light Truck Drivers$45,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,110
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conveyor Operators and Tenders make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Champaign, IL is $17.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.80 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Conveyor Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in Champaign, IL is 11.6% below the national median of $41,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Champaign?

    Entry-level Conveyor Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,060 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,060.