Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in Southwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,400 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.35
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $52,560
Employed locally 40
National median $41,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $43,700
    50th (median)
    $44,400
    75th
    $47,720
    90th
    $52,560

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,290
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,230
    Bus Drivers, School$43,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Southwest Iowa is $21.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in Southwest Iowa is 7.7% above 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Conveyor Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,700.