SOC 51-4052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pourers and Casters, Metal — Virginia
Virginia
Median pay for this occupation in Virginia is $39,420 a year, trailing the national median of $51,810 by 23.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Virginia is $39,420 a year, trailing the national median of $51,810 by 23.9%. Half of workers earn between $37,780 and $49,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,200 and the ninetieth at $62,970.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Among the 23 states with published data for this occupation, Virginia ranks 22nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 642nd of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −39.8% |
| 25th | $37,780 | −27.1% |
| Median (50th) | $39,420 | −23.9% |
| 75th | $49,820 | −3.8% |
| 90th | $62,970 | +21.5% |
| Mean | $44,470 | −14.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $39,420 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$39,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,991US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,420 a year, 23.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $62,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 23 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pourers and Casters, Metal in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $39,420, or $18.95 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 $51,810, so pay in Virginia is 23.9% 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 $62,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 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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