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Conveyor Operators and Tenders

Role Overview

Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. May control speed and routing of materials or products.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Wyoming	$75,550
West Virginia	$63,200
Kentucky	$55,920
Alabama	$54,480
Louisiana	$47,840
Iowa	$47,720
Montana	$46,090
Indiana	$45,410
Pennsylvania	$44,590
Illinois	$44,260
Washington	$44,030
Michigan	$43,330
Maine	$43,280
South Dakota	$43,080
New York	$43,040

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Median Annual Salary

$41,230

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-3.4%

Avg. annual openings

2.6k

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