SOC 51-4081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — West Virginia
West Virginia · 2 metro areas compared
In West Virginia the median wage for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic reaches $76,080 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In West Virginia the median wage for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic reaches $76,080 a year. That is 61.3% more than the national median of $47,180. Pay ranges from under $39,920 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,010 to $76,080.
The area has 1,920 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.42 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. West Virginia ranks number 1st out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Charleston records the highest median at $71,470. Of the 618 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 125th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,920 | −15.4% |
| 25th | $51,010 | +8.1% |
| Median (50th) | $76,080 | +61.3% |
| 75th | $76,080 | +61.3% |
| 90th | $76,080 | +61.3% |
| Mean | $65,210 | +38.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $71,470 | 90 | |
| 2 | Morgantown | $42,240 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Virginia run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $76,080 goes as far as $85,006 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 80.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,006US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,080 a year, 61.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,920 to $76,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,920 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $71,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in West Virginia?
The median annual wage is $76,080, or $36.58 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 $47,180, so pay in West Virginia is 61.3% 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 West Virginia earns more than $76,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,920 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 Charleston, at $71,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,920 jobs in this occupation in West 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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