Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $63,520 +5% vs national
Median hourly $30.54
10th percentile $51,110
90th percentile $97,050
Employed locally 90
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,110
    25th
    $57,490
    50th (median)
    $63,520
    75th
    $80,150
    90th
    $97,050

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 75% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Winchester, VA-WV $80,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,290
    Vallejo, CA $78,780
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $78,470
    Roanoke, VA $71,520
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $65,540

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,950
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,690
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,070
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Richmond, VA is $30.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.30 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Richmond, VA is 5% above the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Richmond?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $51,110 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,490.