Machinists Salary in Northwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,480 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.12
10th percentile $41,390
90th percentile $84,830
Employed locally 140
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,390
    25th
    $44,340
    50th (median)
    $58,480
    75th
    $66,150
    90th
    $84,830

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,500
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,060
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,390
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,820
    Production Workers, All Other $35,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northwest Virginia is $28.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.20 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northwest Virginia is 4.1% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $41,390 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,340.