Machinists Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $61,970 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.79
10th percentile $43,720
90th percentile $76,080
Employed locally 240
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,720
    25th
    $50,050
    50th (median)
    $61,970
    75th
    $66,100
    90th
    $76,080

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 96% Median Machinists salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,350
    Lynchburg, VA $61,710
    Richmond, VA $61,440
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,920

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,350
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,560
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,450
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Blacksburg, VA is $29.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.14 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Blacksburg, VA is 10.4% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $43,720 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,050.