Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Virginia
Ranked #31 of 49 · VA
1.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,120 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $45,370
Employment 1,680
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,360P25 $36,180 Median $45,370P75 $50,310P90 $64,090
About 80% of molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Virginia earn between $29,360 and $64,090. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Virginia is $45,120, about 1.8% below the U.S. average ($45,960). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $50,310 | $53,010 | 630 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $46,090 | $48,430 | 140 |
| Roanoke, VA | $37,760 | $40,100 | 140 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $37,370 | $41,140 | 80 |
| Richmond, VA | $36,720 | $39,150 | 110 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $30,930 | $35,940 | 140 |