SOC 51-4192 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic — Virginia
Virginia · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Virginia comes to $70,260 a year, ahead of the national median of $63,870 by 10.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Virginia comes to $70,260 a year, ahead of the national median of $63,870 by 10.0%. Pay ranges from under $44,430 at the tenth percentile to more than $99,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $54,970 to $93,600.
The area has 1,080 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Virginia ranks number 7th out of 19 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Virginia Beach records the highest median at $67,540. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 281st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,430 | −30.4% |
| 25th | $54,970 | −13.9% |
| Median (50th) | $70,260 | +10.0% |
| 75th | $93,600 | +46.5% |
| 90th | $99,380 | +55.6% |
| Mean | $71,560 | +12.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Beach | $67,540 | 770 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $70,260 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$70,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,496US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,260 a year, 10.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,430 to $99,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,080 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 19 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Virginia Beach, at $67,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $70,260, or $33.78 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 $63,870, so pay in Virginia is 10.0% higher. 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 $99,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,430 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Virginia Beach, at $67,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,080 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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