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How much does a machinist make in Harrisonburg?

$49,900a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Harrisonburg, VA metro area. That is $23.99 an hour or $4,158 a month.

Hourly
$23.99
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
293 of 361
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,210Median: $49,900Highest 10%: $73,570
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,210$18.85
25th$45,650$21.95
Median$49,900$23.99
75th$59,280$28.50
90th$73,570$35.37

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
Blacksburg, VA$59,920
Kingsport, TN$57,890
Charlottesville, VA$55,600
Roanoke, VA$52,000
Winchester, VA$49,130
Machinist salary in Virginia Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Harrisonburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,460
Food Batchmaker$66,330
Printing Press Operator$64,180
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,970
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$52,260
Welder$51,870
Inspector$46,170
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$46,150
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$45,910
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$44,890
Salaries for every job in Harrisonburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Harrisonburg?

The median hourly pay in the Harrisonburg, VA metro area is $23.99 ($49,900 a year).

Do machinists make more in Harrisonburg than the national average?

No: $49,900 against $58,750 nationally, 15% less.

How does Harrisonburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $61,290, so Harrisonburg pays 19% less.

Where does Harrisonburg rank for machinist pay?

293 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Harrisonburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,570 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.