Machinists Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $48,360 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.25
10th percentile $32,990
90th percentile $67,870
Employed locally 330
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,990
    25th
    $39,600
    50th (median)
    $48,360
    75th
    $59,990
    90th
    $67,870

    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 Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,470
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,890
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $36,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southwest Virginia is $23.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.75 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Virginia above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southwest Virginia is 13.9% 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $32,990 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,600.