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Conveyor Operators and Tenders
AUTOMATION RISK
86%
risk level
POLLING
There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
WAGES
$36,420
or $17.51 hourly
What is the risk of automation?
Qualities required for this occupation:
Assisting and Caring for Others
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Assisting and Caring for Others (53)
Social Perceptiveness (44)
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions (29)
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What have our users voted the risk to be?
This occupation has been voted '71%' by our users to be fully automated within the next two decades.
How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?
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How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Conveyor Operators and Tenders' job openings is expected to rise 7% by 2031
'Conveyor Operators and Tenders' is expected to be a fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Conveyor Operators and Tenders' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Conveyor Operators and Tenders' was $36,420, or $17.51 hourly
'Conveyor Operators and Tenders' are paid 20.4% lower than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as conveyor operators and tenders?
As of 2021 there were 28,650 people employed as Conveyor Operators and Tenders within the United States.
This represents around 0.02% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 4 thousand people are employed as Conveyor Operators and Tenders.
Job description
Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. May control speed and routing of materials or products.
SOC Code: 53-7011.00
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