Conveyor Operators and Tenders is a dynamic career path with diverse opportunities. Professionals in this field are primarily employed in industries such as Cross-industry and Cross-industry, Private Ownership only. The field combines competitive compensation with strong employment opportunities, making it an attractive career path.

Key Statistics

3,480
2023 Workforce
None
Average Age
$44,936
Average Salary

Employment

Employment and salary information for the Conveyor Operators and Tenders workforce.

Employment Over Time

3,480 Workforce in 2023

The Conveyor Operators and Tenders workforce has been growing over time.

Historical employment trends for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Yearly Wage Ranking

$44,936 Average Wage

In 2023, Conveyor Operators and Tenders earned an average of $44,936.

Wage ranking compared to other occupations.

Wage Distribution

This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Salary distribution for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Employment Growth Projections

-1.0% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

11,743 Projected Employment (5 years)

Projected growth: -5.0%

11,157 Projected Employment (10 years)

Projected growth: -9.7%

This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.

Historical employment trends and future projections for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Conveyor Operators and Tenders and on wages for those in the field.

Occupations by Industries

This graphic shows the share of Conveyor Operators and Tenders employed by various industries.

Industry distribution for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Wage Trends by Industry

-0.8% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate

Historical wage growth trends by industry for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Geographic Distribution

Employment and wage information by geographic location for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).

Top States by Employment

Top States by Employment:

  • CA: 2,700 employees, $45,162 avg wage

Top 10 states by employment for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Top Metropolitan Areas

Top Metropolitan Areas:

  • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 1,190 employees, $44,694 avg wage
  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 740 employees, $43,031 avg wage
  • Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 240 employees, $49,648 avg wage
  • Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 150 employees, $43,166 avg wage
  • Stockton-Lodi MSA: 100 employees, $48,563 avg wage
  • Fresno MSA: 90 employees, $43,011 avg wage
  • Merced MSA: 60 employees, $53,940 avg wage
  • Visalia MSA: 60 employees, $51,840 avg wage
  • Modesto MSA: 40 employees, $53,510 avg wage
  • Salinas MSA: 30 employees, $43,431 avg wage

Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Diversity

Demographic information on Conveyor Operators and Tenders in the US.

Gender and Age

The workforce of Conveyor Operators and Tenders in 2023 was 3,480 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.

Gender and age distribution for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Races

Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.

Race and ethnicity distribution for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices and required skills for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Majors

The most common majors achieved by Conveyor Operators and Tenders in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.

Common majors for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Education Levels

The main educational levels achieved by Conveyor Operators and Tenders workers.

Education level distribution for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Skills

Conveyor Operators and Tenders need many skills, but most especially Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Monitoring, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving.

Required skills for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge areas and abilities required for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Knowledge Areas

The most important knowledge areas for Conveyor Operators and Tenders include English Language, Mechanical, Public Safety and Security, Production and Processing, Transportation.

Knowledge areas required for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Abilities

Key abilities needed for Conveyor Operators and Tenders include Control Precision, Oral Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Deductive Reasoning, Oral Expression.

Required abilities for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Work Activities

Common work activities performed by Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

Daily Activities

Conveyor Operators and Tenders spend their time on activities such as Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events, Getting Information, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings, Controlling Machines and Processes.

Most important work activities for Conveyor Operators and Tenders.

About

Conveyor Operators and Tenders

The average yearly wage for Conveyor Operators and Tenders was $44,936 in 2023.

SOC Code

53-7011 - Conveyor Operators and Tenders

Insights and Analysis

Compensation snapshot: Conveyor Operators and Tenders reports an average salary of $44,936.

Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 3,480 workers, indicating sustained demand.

Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -1.0%, which should inform long-term career planning.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
    • Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
    • Employment and wage data by occupation
    • Latest data: May 2024
    • Source: bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
    • Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
    • Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
    • Source: onetcenter.org
  • IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
    • Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
  • Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
    • Demographic and workforce data
    • Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
    • Source: census.gov/acs

Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

Methodology

Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.

All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.