Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Virginia
Ranked #12 of 32 · VA
3.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,590 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $54,230
Employment 560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,740P25 $48,130 Median $54,230P75 $55,740P90 $59,930
About 80% of forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Virginia earn between $47,740 and $59,930. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Virginia is $53,590, about 3.7% above the U.S. average ($51,680). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $54,230 | $52,780 | 70 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $48,320 | $51,320 | — |
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