How much does a Barge Operator make in Roanoke, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Barge Operator in Roanoke, VA is $52,007. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,394 to $62,430, with most professionals earning between $37,463 and $71,919.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Barge Operator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Barge Operator in Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Barge Operator ranges from $44,394 to $62,430 with the average base salary of $52,007. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,429 to $62,453 with the average total cash compensation of $52,044.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $52,007 $44,394 - $62,430
Bonus $37 $34 - $23
Total Pay $52,044 $44,429 - $62,453
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Lynchburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,608 - $61,324 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,015 - $60,490 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,891 - $63,128 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,325 - $63,739 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,882 - $63,115 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,689 - $62,843 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

Roanoke, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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