Tyson Foods material handler salary

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Average Tyson Foods material handler salary

$15.97hourly

$33,057 yearly

Entry-level Tyson Foods material handler salary

$27,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Tyson Foods pay material handlers?

The average salary for Tyson Foods material handlers is $33,057 per year. Tyson Foods material handler salaries range between $27,000 to $39,000 per year. Tyson Foods material handlers earn 0% less than the national average salary for material handlers of $33,215.

Location impacts how much a material handler at Tyson Foods can expect to make. Material handlers at Tyson Foods make the most in Washington, DC, Worthington, MN, and New London, WI.

How much does Tyson Foods pay material handlers by location?

Tyson Foods pays material handlers the most in Washington, DC, Worthington, MN, and New London, WI. Additionally, cities like Pasco and Rutland also report highly competitive salaries for material handlers at Tyson Foods.

Material handler Tyson Foods salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington, DC	$41,005	$19.71
2	Worthington, MN	$35,766	$17.20
3	New London, WI	$35,467	$17.05
4	Pasco, WA	$35,214	$16.93
5	Rutland, VT	$35,085	$16.87
6	Springfield, MA	$35,039	$16.85
7	San Lorenzo, CA	$34,256	$16.47
8	Waterloo, IA	$34,085	$16.39
9	Omaha, NE	$33,986	$16.34
10	New York, NY	$33,909	$16.30

Highest-paid Tyson Foods material handlers by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Stock Handler	$42,296	$20	-
2	Lead Forklift Operator	$41,119	$20	-
3	Dock Worker/Forklift Operator	$41,062	$20	-
4	Forklift Driver	$40,791	$20	-
5	Material Handling Supervisor	$40,571	$20	-
6	Lift Truck Operator	$40,079	$19	-
7	Forklift	$39,921	$19	2
8	Palletizer Operator	$39,909	$19	-
9	Forklift Truck Operator	$39,802	$19	-
10	Utility Person	$39,737	$19	-

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Recent salaries for material handlers at tyson foods

Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Materials Handler OPR Pr09 (Fabrication Driver)-1St. Shift	Waverly, NE	06/07/2025	$34,749
Materials Handler PR ST Shift	South Hutchinson, KS	05/29/2025	$42,679
Material Handler-2Nd Shift-South	South Hutchinson, KS	03/28/2025	$42,679
Material Handler-2Nd Shift	South Hutchinson, KS	02/24/2025	$42,679

Material handler salary at Tyson Foods competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	PepsiCo	$39,829	$19	36
2	Post Holdings	$39,411	$19	24
3	Cargill	$39,208	$19	48
4	General Mills	$39,165	$19	4
5	TreeHouse Foods	$38,776	$19	9
6	Vudu	$37,260	$18	-
7	Smithfield Foods	$36,958	$18	14
8	Hormel Foods	$36,619	$18	9
9	Seaboard	$36,438	$18	11
10	Conagra Brands	$36,415	$18	12
11	Pilgrim's	$36,150	$17	11
12	Butterball	$35,780	$17	1
13	The Kraft Heinz Company	$35,717	$17	11
14	Valley Fresh	$35,506	$17	-
15	Lear	$34,978	$17	1
16	Berry Global	$34,855	$17	-
17	Whirlpool	$34,535	$17	4
18	Newell Brands	$34,497	$17	1
19	Builders FirstSource	$33,847	$16	122
20	Crown Holdings	$33,345	$16	20

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