Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in West Virginia

Conveyor operators and tenders in West Virginia earn the most in Charleston (average $62,280 a year) and the least in Wheeling ($57,250), across the 2 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conveyor operators and tenders average at $60,510 and the median at $62,830 for 580 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,080.

Conveyor Operators and Tenders average salary by city in West Virginia

Charleston$62,280
Wheeling$57,250

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$62,280	$62,820	$62,460	$50,259	89
Wheeling	$57,250	$64,160	$39,400	$46,430	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary in other states

Conveyor Operators and Tenders salary by city and state

More about pay in West Virginia

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.
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.

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