Machinists Salary in Southside Virginia

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

Median annual salary $54,380 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.15
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $73,930
Employed locally 90
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $47,210
    50th (median)
    $54,380
    75th
    $61,600
    90th
    $73,930

    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 Southside Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,140
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,210
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,470
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $37,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southside Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southside Virginia is $26.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.98 or more per hour.

    Is Southside Virginia above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southside Virginia is 3.2% 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 Southside Virginia?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Southside Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,210.