Salary guide, May 2025
Machinist C pay in Virginia
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Virginia was $61,290 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $49,900 and $71,470.
The Virginia median is $2,540 above the national median of $58,750, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-4041 Machinists
Machinist C is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about virginia?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $45,120 | $49,900 | $61,290 | $71,470 | $86,380 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.69 | $23.99 | $29.47 | $34.36 | $41.53 |
BLS estimated 5,660 workers employed in this occupation in Virginia. Location quotient: 0.75.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,200 | $47,570 | $58,750 | $67,700 | $80,010 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.85 | $22.87 | $28.24 | $32.55 | $38.47 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $49,480 | $60,920 | $70,390 |
| May 2025 | $49,900 | $61,290 | $71,470 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4041 Machinists, Virginia. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4041 Machinists, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $55,600 | $40,800 to $65,580 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $61,140 | $48,590 to $79,780 |
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