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Machinists average salary by city in Virginia
- Richmond$67,950
- Lynchburg$65,190
- Staunton$62,900
- Virginia Beach$62,430
- Blacksburg$58,200
- Roanoke$57,610
- Charlottesville$56,040
- Winchester$55,990
- Harrisonburg$54,250
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $67,950 | $62,650 | $58,150 | $53,540 | 98 |
| Lynchburg | $65,190 | $61,140 | $48,590 | $51,626 | 89 |
| Staunton | $62,900 | $60,410 | $54,580 | $49,918 | 91 |
| Virginia Beach | $62,430 | $62,900 | $49,900 | $49,567 | 98 |
| Blacksburg | $58,200 | $59,920 | $47,440 | $46,411 | 93 |
| Roanoke | $57,610 | $52,000 | $48,870 | $45,971 | 94 |
| Charlottesville | $56,040 | $55,600 | $40,800 | $44,800 | 99 |
| Winchester | $55,990 | $49,130 | $47,100 | $44,763 | 96 |
| Harrisonburg | $54,250 | $49,900 | $45,650 | $43,465 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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