SOC 51-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Roanoke
Roanoke, VA · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Roanoke, VA is $40,530 per year, 15.1% below the national median of $47,720.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Roanoke, VA is $40,530 per year, 15.1% below the national median of $47,720. Pay ranges from under $37,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $55,260 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,340 to $44,270.
The area has 190 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Staunton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $55,790. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 296th of 388 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,420 | −21.6% |
| 25th | $39,340 | −17.6% |
| Median (50th) | $40,530 | −15.1% |
| 75th | $44,270 | −7.2% |
| 90th | $55,260 | +15.8% |
| Mean | $43,220 | −9.4% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Staunton | $55,790 | 130 | |
| 2 | Richmond | $46,670 | 200 | |
| 3 | Virginia Beach | $45,760 | 80 | |
| 4 | Lynchburg | $44,840 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Roanoke sit close to the national average, so $40,530 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$40,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,089US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,530 a year, 15.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,420 to $55,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Staunton, at $55,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Roanoke, VA?
The median annual wage is $40,530, or $19.49 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 $47,720, so pay in Roanoke, VA is 15.1% 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 Roanoke, VA earns more than $55,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,420 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Staunton, at $55,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Roanoke, VA. 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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