Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Virginia
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Virginia earn a median salary of $48,296 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.9% vs the national median of $45,590. An estimated 2,080 cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $41,530 to $55,710 depending on location.
$48,296
Avg median salary in Virginia
$55,710
Highest paying metro
$41,530
Lowest paying metro
2,080
Employed in Virginia
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Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern West Virginia | $55,710 | $54,390 | $64,730 | 140 |
| West Virginia | $53,460 | $40,180 | $55,710 | 330 |
| Northwest Virginia | $49,590 | $43,720 | $52,080 | 80 |
| Southside Virginia | $49,110 | $48,340 | $49,110 | 180 |
| Richmond, VA | $47,660 | $38,150 | $48,920 | 420 |
| Roanoke, VA | $46,950 | $39,080 | $47,210 | 190 |
| Southwest Virginia | $46,650 | $39,350 | $48,630 | 190 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $46,590 | $40,030 | $57,720 | 140 |
| Staunton, VA | $45,710 | $40,040 | $48,960 | 80 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $41,530 | $38,970 | $49,490 | 330 |