How much does a machinist make in Virginia?
$61,290a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Virginia. That is $29.47 an hour or $5,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.47
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,120Median: $61,290Highest 10%: $86,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,120 | $21.69 | |
| 25th | $49,900 | $23.99 | |
| Median | $61,290 | $29.47 | |
| 75th | $71,470 | $34.36 | |
| 90th | $86,380 | $41.53 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $49,900 |
| Winchester, VA | $49,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 11. Connecticut | $62,130 |
| 12. North Dakota | $61,820 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $61,500 |
| 14. Virginia | $61,290 |
| 15. Utah | $61,280 |
| 16. Minnesota | $61,140 |
| 17. Louisiana | $61,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $29.47 ($61,290 a year).
Do machinists make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $61,290 against $58,750 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Virginia rank for machinist pay?
Virginia ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays machinists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $68,850 a year.
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.