Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in Southwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,140 +65.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.76
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $80,950
Employed locally 80
National median $41,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $64,830
    50th (median)
    $68,140
    75th
    $69,860
    90th
    $80,950

    Top-paying metros for Conveyor Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $106,830
    Wyoming $75,550
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $69,600
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $65,740
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,030
    Baton Rouge, LA $63,780

    Related occupations in Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,990
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,180
    Bus Drivers, School $48,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conveyor Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Southwest Virginia is $32.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.81 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Virginia above or below average for Conveyor Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in Southwest Virginia is 65.3% above the national median of $41,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Conveyor Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,830.