Conveyor Operators and Tenders pay range in Winchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,470 or more. The middle half of conveyor operators and tenders in Winchester earn between $36,010 and $39,870.
- $35K10th
- $36K25th
- $37KMedian
- $40K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,040 | $3,337 | $19.25 |
| Median | $36,550 | $3,046 | $17.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,010 | $3,001 | $17.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,870 | $3,322 | $19.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders pay in Winchester vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Conveyor operators and tenders in Winchester earn 8% less than the Virginia average ($43,360) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($45,080). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $42,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $40,040 | $36,550 | $35,030 | $58,470 | 50 |
| Virginia | $43,360 | $39,840 | $34,820 | $58,470 | 820 |
| 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 Winchester
On the average salary of $40,040, a single filer in Winchester takes home about $32,864 a year, or $2,739 a month and $1,264 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Winchester, VA-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $33,308 | $2,776 |
| Working in VA | $32,864 | $2,739 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Winchester a good place for conveyor operators and tenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winchester area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $40,040 buys what about $41,514 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Winchester ($47,070). A typical home costs $390,773, or 9.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in other Virginia cities
Winchester ranks 2nd of 3 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($41,820).
- Richmond$41,820
- Winchester$40,040
- Virginia Beach$38,400
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 Winchester: questions
How much do conveyor operators and tenders make an hour in Winchester?
$19.25 an hour on average, and $17.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conveyor operators and tenders salary in Winchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conveyor operators and tenders take-home pay in Winchester?
About $32,864 a year ($2,739 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,040.
Do conveyor operators and tenders earn more in Winchester than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less 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 Winchester, VA-WV (49020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.63, this job is 4.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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