Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $41,140 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.78
10th percentile $38,180
90th percentile $49,400
Employed locally 470
National median $41,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,180
    25th
    $38,180
    50th (median)
    $41,140
    75th
    $43,780
    90th
    $49,400

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 51% Median Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary is 49% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $41,380
    Lubbock, TX $29,120

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Houston, TX is $19.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in Houston, TX is 0.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Conveyor Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,180 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,180.