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SOC 53-7011·Transportation & Material Moving
Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Median wage
$44,088
10-yr outlook
+3.9%by 2032
Openings / year
124
Workers in NY
650
How pay grows with experience
Conveyor Operators and Tenders — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $39,035 |
| Median (typical) | $44,088 |
| Experienced | $47,705 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $45,070 |
| New York City | $44,131 |
| Mohawk Valley | $43,701 |
| Finger Lakes | $38,914 |
| Western New York | $38,513 |
| Central New York | $38,393 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Transportation & Material Moving) and pay more than a Conveyor Operators and Tenders. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,725 median (+$637) · +3.5% by 2032
- Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers$47,159 median (+$3,071) · +2.5% by 2032
- Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$47,362 median (+$3,274) · +3.3% by 2032
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50,821 median (+$6,733) · −4.8% by 2032
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$51,717 median (+$7,629) · −8.5% by 2032
- Bus Drivers, School$57,882 median (+$13,793)
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