Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in Ohio

Conveyor operators and tenders in Ohio earn the most in Cincinnati (average $45,070 a year) and the least in Columbus ($40,960), across the 2 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conveyor operators and tenders average at $42,690 and the median at $39,610 for 340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,080.

Conveyor Operators and Tenders average salary by city in Ohio

Cincinnati$45,070
Columbus$40,960

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cincinnati	$45,070	$44,390	$40,370	$36,785	95
Columbus	$40,960	$38,210	$38,210	$33,383	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district 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 Ohio

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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