Salaries › Press Machine Operator › Virginia
Press Machine Operator Salary in Virginia (2026)
$22.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,226/year ($3,186/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 20th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 1,790 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $47,300 a year — though pay ranges from $36,550 for newcomers to $60,680 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $52,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,790 Press Machine Operator jobs in Virginia (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $47,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,226 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $47,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,496 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,618 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,959 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,226 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,186 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Virginia?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Virginia is $47,300 per year ($22.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,380 and $52,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $47,300, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $38,226 per year ($3,186 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 1,790 Press Machine Operator jobs in Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for Press Machine Operators
Other salaries in Virginia
Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Virginia.