How much does a conveyor operator and tender make in Washington?
$43,120a year
Median yearly pay for conveyor operator and tenders in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $20.73 an hour or $3,593 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.73
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,480Median: $43,120Highest 10%: $47,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $41,780 | $20.09 | |
| Median | $43,120 | $20.73 | |
| 75th | $43,180 | $20.76 | |
| 90th | $47,220 | $22.70 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for conveyor operator and tenders.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conveyor operator and tender make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $20.73 ($43,120 a year).
Do conveyor operator and tenders make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $43,120 against $42,420 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Washington rank for conveyor operator and tender pay?
28 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a conveyor operator and tender make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,220 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.