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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Virginia (2026)
$50.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,891/year ($6,408/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $85,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $131,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $160,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,470 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Virginia (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $104,180 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 $76,891 — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
| Gross (median) | $104,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,090 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,970 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$5,230 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,891 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,408 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Virginia?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Virginia is $104,180 per year ($50.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $85,410 and $131,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $104,180, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $76,891 per year ($6,408 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 7,470 Mechanical Engineer 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.