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How much does a machinist make in Blacksburg?

$59,920a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area. That is $28.81 an hour or $4,993 a month.

Hourly
$28.81
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
103 of 361
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,690Median: $59,920Highest 10%: $79,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,690$21.49
25th$47,440$22.81
Median$59,920$28.81
75th$62,620$30.11
90th$79,340$38.14

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Washington, DC$68,850
Virginia Beach, VA$62,900
Richmond, VA$62,650
Lynchburg, VA$61,140
Staunton, VA$60,410
Kingsport, TN$57,890
Charlottesville, VA$55,600
Roanoke, VA$52,000
Harrisonburg, VA$49,900
Winchester, VA$49,130
Machinist salary in Virginia Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Blacksburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,800
Welder$57,650
Coating$51,800
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,040
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,870
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$47,360
Inspector$46,080
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,950
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$44,220
Extruding$42,970
Salaries for every job in Blacksburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Blacksburg?

The median hourly pay in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area is $28.81 ($59,920 a year).

Do machinists make more in Blacksburg than the national average?

Yes: $59,920 against $58,750 nationally, 2% more.

How does Blacksburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $61,290, so Blacksburg pays 2% less.

Where does Blacksburg rank for machinist pay?

103 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Blacksburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,340 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.