Salary guide, May 2025
Filler Operator pay in Wheeling, WV-OH
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The median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Wheeling, WV-OH was $63,970 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $52,040 and $73,510.
The Wheeling, WV-OH median is $550 below the national median of $64,520, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Filler Operator is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about wheeling, WV-OH?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,420 | $52,040 | $63,970 | $73,510 | $96,150 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.32 | $25.02 | $30.75 | $35.34 | $46.23 |
BLS estimated 210 workers employed in this occupation in Wheeling, WV-OH. Location quotient: 1.29.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,120 | $55,010 | $64,520 | $78,780 | $95,170 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.17 | $26.45 | $31.02 | $37.88 | $45.76 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Filler Operator median is $63,970. The all-occupations median in Wheeling, WV-OH is $44,250. Ratio: 1.45 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.29 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $53,060 | $65,810 | $92,940 |
| May 2025 | $52,040 | $63,970 | $73,510 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Wheeling, WV-OH. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $70,930 | $61,300 to $75,270 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $65,830 | $57,910 to $73,240 |
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