Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$39,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.04
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $42,420
State Rank
#31 of 44
340 employed here

How much do Conveyor Operators and Tenders make in Ohio?

Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Ohio take home a median of $39,610 annually — roughly $19.04 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $42,420.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $38,000 while the top 10% make $49,960 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,210 and $45,770 a year.

Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,000$18.27
25th percentile (early career)$38,210$18.37
50th percentile (median)$39,610$19.04
75th percentile (experienced)$45,770$22.00
90th percentile (top earners)$49,960$24.02

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 31st out of 44 states and territories for Conveyor Operators and Tenders pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1West Virginia$62,830
2Iowa$56,900
3Maryland$56,120
4Alabama$55,970
5Louisiana$54,590

Working as Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Ohio

Nationally, about 23,000 people work as Conveyor Operators and Tenders in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($39,610) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Conveyor Operators and Tenders make in Ohio?
The median Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in Ohio is $39,610 per year, or about $19.04 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,000 at the entry level to $49,960 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Conveyor Operators and Tenders about 7% less than the national median of $42,420. Ohio ranks 31st out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Conveyor Operators and Tenders?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $39,610 a year. About 340 Conveyor Operators and Tenders are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.