Machinists Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $61,440 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.54
10th percentile $44,590
90th percentile $97,540
Employed locally 710
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,590
    25th
    $51,030
    50th (median)
    $61,440
    75th
    $81,240
    90th
    $97,540

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 73% Median Machinists salary is 27% 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
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,920

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,670
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Richmond, VA is $29.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.06 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Richmond, VA is 9.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $44,590 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,030.