Conveyor Operators and Tenders pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,480 or more. The middle half of conveyor operators and tenders in South Bend earn between $37,280 and $37,290.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $37KMedian
- $37K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,350 | $3,362 | $19.40 |
| Median | $37,280 | $3,107 | $17.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,280 | $3,107 | $17.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,290 | $3,108 | $17.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Conveyor operators and tenders in South Bend earn 26% less than the Indiana average ($54,320) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($45,080). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $42,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $40,350 | $37,280 | $37,280 | $54,480 | 40 |
| Indiana | $54,320 | $46,300 | $37,300 | $99,970 | 610 |
| United States | $45,080 | $42,420 | $36,180 | $59,470 | 22,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $40,350, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $32,732 a year, or $2,728 a month and $1,259 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $33,133 | $2,761 |
| Working in IN | $32,732 | $2,728 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for conveyor operators and tenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $40,350 buys what about $43,453 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 3rd of 3 Indiana metro areas for this job; Evansville pays the most ($64,040).
- Evansville$64,040
- Indianapolis$44,080
- South Bend$40,350
Highest-paying cities for conveyor operators and tenders
Evansville, IN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,040).
- Evansville, IN$64,040
- Charleston, WV$62,280
- Paducah, KY$58,820
- Wheeling, WV$57,250
- Merced, CA$56,600
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Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in South Bend: questions
How much do conveyor operators and tenders make an hour in South Bend?
$19.40 an hour on average, and $17.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conveyor operators and tenders salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conveyor operators and tenders take-home pay in South Bend?
About $32,732 a year ($2,728 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,350. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do conveyor operators and tenders earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($45,080).
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; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.85, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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