Machinists Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Virginia
Machinists in Virginia earn a median salary of $54,275 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.3% vs the national median of $56,150. An estimated 7,610 machinists are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $45,710 to $61,970 depending on location.
$54,275
Avg median salary in Virginia
$61,970
Highest paying metro
$45,710
Lowest paying metro
7,610
Employed in Virginia
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Machinists salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VA | $61,970 | $50,050 | $66,100 | 240 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $61,710 | $49,480 | $85,030 | 640 |
| Richmond, VA | $61,440 | $51,030 | $81,240 | 710 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $60,920 | $50,780 | $65,580 | 2,650 |
| Northwest Virginia | $58,480 | $44,340 | $66,150 | 140 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $57,600 | $48,370 | $66,340 | 40 |
| Staunton, VA | $56,530 | $50,610 | $62,930 | 140 |
| Southside Virginia | $54,380 | $47,210 | $61,600 | 90 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $52,810 | $45,970 | $71,460 | 50 |
| Roanoke, VA | $50,020 | $45,970 | $61,070 | 350 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $49,130 | $47,100 | $59,550 | 100 |
| Southwest Virginia | $48,360 | $39,600 | $59,990 | 330 |
| West Virginia | $47,980 | $39,890 | $57,290 | 1,530 |
| Southern West Virginia | $47,090 | $39,110 | $56,660 | 310 |
| Northern West Virginia | $45,710 | $38,100 | $57,010 | 290 |