Machinists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

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

Median annual salary $52,810 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.39
10th percentile $33,430
90th percentile $82,180
Employed locally 50
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,430
    25th
    $45,970
    50th (median)
    $52,810
    75th
    $71,460
    90th
    $82,180

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 58% Median Machinists salary is 42% 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
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $61,970
    Lynchburg, VA $61,710
    Richmond, VA $61,440

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,780
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,660
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,760
    Bakers $30,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Charlottesville, VA is $25.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.48 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 5.9% below 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $33,430 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,970.