Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $60,620 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.14
10th percentile $48,090
90th percentile $69,280
Employed locally 50
National median $52,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,090
    25th
    $52,780
    50th (median)
    $60,620
    75th
    $68,450
    90th
    $69,280

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary vs area income 72% Median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $80,170
    North Carolina $75,560
    Indiana $73,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $71,970
    Toledo, OH $71,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,990

    Nearby metros — Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,270
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,180
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,150
    Pennsylvania $47,410
    Nevada $39,430
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $34,900

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,670
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engine and Other Machine Assemblers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Richmond, VA is $29.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.48 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salaries?

    The median Engine and Other Machine Assemblers salary in Richmond, VA is 15.4% above the national median of $52,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Richmond?

    Entry-level Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (10th percentile) earn around $48,090 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,780.