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Machinist Salary in Virginia (2026)
$29.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,663/year ($4,055/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,660 Machinist jobs in Virginia (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Machinist salary of $61,290 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,663 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $61,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,175 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,689 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,764 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,663 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,055 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Virginia?
- The median Machinist salary in Virginia is $61,290 per year ($29.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,900 and $71,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $61,290, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $48,663 per year ($4,055 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 5,660 Machinist jobs in Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Virginia.