SOC 51-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand — Virginia
Virginia
In Virginia the median wage is $32,470.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Virginia the median wage is $32,470. That is 14.6% lower than the national median of $38,020. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,160 and $36,050. The lowest tenth earn under $29,430, while the highest tenth earn more than $42,830.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 30 states with published data for this occupation, Virginia ranks 27th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 728th of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,430 | −22.6% |
| 25th | $30,160 | −20.7% |
| Median (50th) | $32,470 | −14.6% |
| 75th | $36,050 | −5.2% |
| 90th | $42,830 | +12.7% |
| Mean | $33,840 | −11.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $32,470 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$32,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,117US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,470 a year, 14.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,430 to $42,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 27th of 30 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cutters and Trimmers, Hand in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $32,470, or $15.61 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,020, so pay in Virginia is 14.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Virginia earns more than $42,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,430 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Virginia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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