How much does a machinist make in Richmond?
$62,650a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $30.12 an hour or $5,221 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.12
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,890Median: $62,650Highest 10%: $95,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,890 | $22.54 | |
| 25th | $58,150 | $27.96 | |
| Median | $62,650 | $30.12 | |
| 75th | $80,490 | $38.70 | |
| 90th | $95,800 | $46.06 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Washington, DC | $68,850 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $62,900 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $61,140 |
| Staunton, VA | $60,410 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $59,920 |
| Kingsport, TN | $57,890 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $55,600 |
| Roanoke, VA | $52,000 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $49,900 |
| Winchester, VA | $49,130 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $30.12 ($62,650 a year).
Do machinists make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $62,650 against $58,750 nationally, 7% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $61,290, so Richmond pays 2% more.
Where does Richmond rank for machinist pay?
49 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,800 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.