Machinists Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $50,020 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.05
10th percentile $40,490
90th percentile $73,530
Employed locally 350
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,490
    25th
    $45,970
    50th (median)
    $50,020
    75th
    $61,070
    90th
    $73,530

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 74% Median Machinists salary is 26% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Roanoke, VA is $24.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.94 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Roanoke, VA is 10.9% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,490 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,970.