Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $38,560 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.54
10th percentile $38,540
90th percentile $42,810
National median $41,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,540
    25th
    $38,550
    50th (median)
    $38,560
    75th
    $38,680
    90th
    $42,810

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 46% Median Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary is 54% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,220
    Light Truck Drivers $49,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Phoenix, AZ is $18.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in Phoenix, AZ is 6.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Conveyor Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,540 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,550.