How much does a mechanical engineer make in Virginia?
$104,200a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Virginia. That is $50.09 an hour or $8,682 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.09
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,840Median: $104,200Highest 10%: $160,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,840 | $37.42 | |
| 25th | $85,410 | $41.06 | |
| Median | $104,200 | $50.09 | |
| 75th | $131,300 | $63.10 | |
| 90th | $160,800 | $77.29 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $127,000 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $106,100 |
| Richmond, VA | $104,100 |
| Roanoke, VA | $102,200 |
| Winchester, VA | $100,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $100,300 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $98,400 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $94,630 |
| Kingsport, TN | $94,560 |
| Staunton, VA | $84,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 16. Connecticut | $105,100 |
| 17. Michigan | $104,900 |
| 18. South Carolina | $104,600 |
| 19. Virginia | $104,200 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $103,700 |
| 21. Oregon | $103,500 |
| 22. Illinois | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $50.09 ($104,200 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $104,200 against $104,100 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Virginia rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Virginia ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays mechanical engineers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $127,000 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.