Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $40,050 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.26
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $55,470
Employed locally 70
National median $41,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $38,960
    50th (median)
    $40,050
    75th
    $48,560
    90th
    $55,470

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 58% Median Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary is 42% 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
    Joplin, MO-KS $49,940
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $48,950
    Kansas City, MO-KS $47,240
    Jackson, TN $37,140
    Jackson, MS $22,890

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,000
    Light Truck Drivers $38,870
    Bus Drivers, School $44,720
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Wichita, KS is $19.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in Wichita, KS is 2.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Conveyor Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,960.