Conveyor Operators and Tenders pay range in Paducah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,330 or more. The middle half of conveyor operators and tenders in Paducah earn between $49,470 and $59,240.
- $49K10th
- $49K25th
- $59KMedian
- $59K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,820 | $4,902 | $28.28 |
| Median | $59,140 | $4,928 | $28.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,470 | $4,122 | $23.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,240 | $4,937 | $28.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders pay in Paducah vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Conveyor operators and tenders in Paducah earn 23% more than the Kentucky average ($47,810) and 30% more than the U.S. average ($45,080). At the median the gap is +39% against the U.S. median of $42,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $58,820 | $59,140 | $49,460 | $81,330 | 50 |
| Kentucky | $47,810 | $44,800 | $39,180 | $58,390 | 780 |
| 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 Paducah
On the average salary of $58,820, a single filer in Paducah takes home about $46,324 a year, or $3,860 a month and $1,782 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Paducah, KY-IL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IL | $46,671 | $3,889 |
| Working in KY | $46,324 | $3,860 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Is Paducah a good place for conveyor operators and tenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Paducah area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.1), so the average $58,820 buys what about $68,329 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Paducah ($45,860). A typical home costs $171,436, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in other Kentucky cities
Paducah ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Paducah$58,820
- Louisville$46,380
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 Paducah: questions
How much do conveyor operators and tenders make an hour in Paducah?
$28.28 an hour on average, and $28.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conveyor operators and tenders salary in Paducah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conveyor operators and tenders take-home pay in Paducah?
About $46,324 a year ($3,860 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,820. Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Do conveyor operators and tenders earn more in Paducah than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% more 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 Paducah, KY-IL (37140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 6.22, this job is 6.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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