The median annual wage for Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Illinois is $44,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,240.
Pay spans roughly $35,060 at the 10th percentile to $65,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.28 per hour. An estimated 580 people work as conveyor operators and tenders in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $44,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.28 |
| 10th percentile | $35,060 |
| 90th percentile | $65,100 |
| Employment | 580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.