Conveyor Operators and Tenders pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,840 or more. The middle half of conveyor operators and tenders in Baton Rouge earn between $36,630 and $63,780.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $64KMedian
- $64K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,280 | $4,690 | $27.06 |
| Median | $63,780 | $5,315 | $30.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,630 | $3,052 | $17.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,780 | $5,315 | $30.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Conveyor operators and tenders in Baton Rouge earn 13% more than the Louisiana average ($49,630) and 25% more than the U.S. average ($45,080). At the median the gap is +50% against the U.S. median of $42,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $56,280 | $63,780 | $36,620 | $63,840 | n/a |
| Louisiana | $49,630 | $54,590 | $33,650 | $64,750 | 210 |
| 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $56,280, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $46,099 a year, or $3,842 a month and $1,773 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for conveyor operators and tenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $56,280 buys what about $61,996 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in nearby metro areas
- Houston, TX$42,440
- Memphis, TN$41,730
- Birmingham, AL$56,160
- Dallas, TX$45,050
- Atlanta, GA$40,730
- Chattanooga, TN$47,740
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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do conveyor operators and tenders make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$27.06 an hour on average, and $30.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conveyor operators and tenders salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conveyor operators and tenders take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $46,099 a year ($3,842 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,280.
Do conveyor operators and tenders earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 14.3%.
- 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).
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