Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,640 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $50,410
Employed locally 810
National median $41,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $38,640
    75th
    $47,150
    90th
    $50,410

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,260
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,660
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$41,020
    Light Truck Drivers$38,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Kansas is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in Kansas is 6.3% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Conveyor Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.