Conveyor Operators and Tenders Salary in Virginia

Conveyor operators and tenders in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $41,820 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($38,400), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conveyor operators and tenders average at $43,360 and the median at $39,840 for 820 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,080.

Conveyor Operators and Tenders average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$41,820
Winchester$40,040
Virginia Beach$38,400

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$41,820	$37,920	$36,270	$34,192	98
Winchester	$40,040	$36,550	$36,010	$32,864	96
Virginia Beach	$38,400	$36,520	$35,640	$31,640	98

*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 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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