Machinists Salary in Harrisonburg, VA

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

Median annual salary $57,600 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.69
10th percentile $32,430
90th percentile $66,340
Employed locally 40
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,430
    25th
    $48,370
    50th (median)
    $57,600
    75th
    $66,340
    90th
    $66,340

    Harrisonburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,145 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 80% Median Machinists salary is 20% 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 Harrisonburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other$35,170
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$63,370
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$38,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,990
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$36,390
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Harrisonburg?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Harrisonburg, VA is $27.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.37 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisonburg above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Harrisonburg, VA is 2.6% 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 Harrisonburg?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $32,430 per year in Harrisonburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,370.