Salary guide, May 2025
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) pay in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA was $41,580 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $38,150 and $46,600.
The Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA median is $1,470 above the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36,360 | $38,150 | $41,580 | $46,600 | $55,450 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17.48 | $18.34 | $19.99 | $22.40 | $26.66 |
BLS estimated 100 workers employed in this occupation in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA. Location quotient: 0.86.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) median is $41,580. The all-occupations median in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA is $48,120. Ratio: 0.86 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.86 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $35,110 | $42,040 | $52,970 |
| May 2025 | $38,150 | $41,580 | $46,600 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | $39,770 | $36,570 to $60,060 |
| Beckley, WV | $37,120 | $35,560 to $45,340 |
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