Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing Salary in Virginia
Ranked #37 of 47 · VA
5.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,120 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $39,370
Employment 1,520
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,500P25 $36,720 Median $39,370P75 $45,160P90 $48,410
About 80% of woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawings in Virginia earn between $32,500 and $48,410. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing salary in Virginia is $41,120, about 5.6% below the U.S. average ($43,570). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $46,340 | $50,130 | 160 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $39,790 | $40,840 | 100 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $39,370 | $39,210 | 570 |
| Roanoke, VA | $39,300 | $40,510 | — |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $38,290 | $39,880 | 80 |
| Richmond, VA | $36,790 | $38,020 | 160 |
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