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Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in Nebraska

Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Nebraska make a median of $39,650 a year, or about $19.06 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Nebraska. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$40K
Median annual
$19.06/hr
Hourly rate
$37K
Entry level (10th %)
$46K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $40K get you in Nebraska?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,723/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,113/mo
Rent as % of take-home40.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$44,031/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,610/mo

About conveyor operators and tenders

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 1,030
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nebraska

Bar chart showing Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $36,560, 25th percentile $37,810, median $39,650, 75th percentile $45,110, 90th percentile $46,310. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$37K25th$38KMedian$40K75th$45K90th$46K
Bar chart showing Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $36,560, 25th percentile $37,810, median $39,650, 75th percentile $45,110, 90th percentile $46,310. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level conveyor operators and tenders (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $46K or more, a $10K spread from bottom to top.

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Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary by metro in Nebraska

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Omaha$42K+6%160
Lincoln$41K+3%60

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Frequently asked questions

How much do conveyor operators and tenders make in Nebraska?

The median is $39,650 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,560, and experienced conveyor operators and tenders can clear $46,310. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $40K enough to live in Nebraska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,723/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 40.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a conveyor operators and tenders salary go in Nebraska?

Nebraska has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median conveyor operators and tenders salary is worth about $44,031 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do conveyor operators and tenders get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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