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Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in Virginia
- Charlottesville$113,400
- Richmond$106,960
- Virginia Beach$102,540
- Roanoke$101,740
- Winchester$101,470
- Blacksburg$99,880
- Lynchburg$99,550
- Staunton$91,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $113,400 | $106,130 | $84,530 | $82,900 | 99 |
| Richmond | $106,960 | $104,130 | $83,270 | $78,740 | 98 |
| Virginia Beach | $102,540 | $100,280 | $80,020 | $75,885 | 98 |
| Roanoke | $101,740 | $102,160 | $82,870 | $75,368 | 94 |
| Winchester | $101,470 | $100,380 | $59,050 | $75,194 | 96 |
| Blacksburg | $99,880 | $98,400 | $78,040 | $74,167 | 93 |
| Lynchburg | $99,550 | $94,630 | $79,320 | $73,953 | 89 |
| Staunton | $91,590 | $84,370 | $70,610 | $68,811 | 91 |
*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 17-2141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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