Machinists Salary in Lynchburg, VA

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

Median annual salary $61,710 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $43,220
90th percentile $85,030
Employed locally 640
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,220
    25th
    $49,480
    50th (median)
    $61,710
    75th
    $85,030
    90th
    $85,030

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 91% Median Machinists salary is 9% 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
    Richmond, VA $61,440
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,920

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,450
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$59,180
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Lynchburg, VA is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.46 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Lynchburg, VA is 9.9% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $43,220 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,480.