Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in New York

Conveyor operators and tenders in New York earn the most in Buffalo (average $44,720 a year) and the least in Syracuse ($40,420), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conveyor operators and tenders average at $42,310 and the median at $42,670 for 720 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,080.

Conveyor Operators and Tenders average salary by city in New York

Buffalo$44,720
New York$42,190
Syracuse$40,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Buffalo	$44,720	$42,670	$37,880	$36,258	96
New York	$42,190	$43,830	$34,730	$34,364	113
Syracuse	$40,420	$38,170	$37,970	$33,039	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in other states

Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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