Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Virginia
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Virginia earn a median salary of $51,275 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.1% vs the national median of $49,240. An estimated 70 forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $48,320 to $54,230 depending on location.
$51,275
Avg median salary in Virginia
$54,230
Highest paying metro
$48,320
Lowest paying metro
70
Employed in Virginia
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Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $54,230 | $49,500 | $56,710 | 70 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $48,320 | $41,350 | $58,360 | — |