Mechanical Engineers pay in Virginia
$114,770avg. a year
$55.18 an hour · 7,470 employed
Mechanical Engineers in Virginia earn an average of $114,770 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $113,610. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $133,380.
$104,180Median pay
$55.18Average hourly
+14%Avg. pay since 2020
#16Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for mechanical engineers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
15,390 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$133,380
$64.12 an hour
2170 jobs
Charlottesville, VA
$113,400
$54.52 an hour
3640 jobs
Richmond, VA
$106,960
$51.42 an hour
4240 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$106,330
$51.12 an hour
52,210 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$102,540
$49.30 an hour
6280 jobs
Roanoke, VA
$101,740
$48.92 an hour
740 jobs
Winchester, VA-WV
$101,470
$48.79 an hour
8170 jobs
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
$99,880
$48.02 an hour
9200 jobs
Lynchburg, VA
$99,550
$47.86 an hour
10190 jobs
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA
$91,590
$44.03 an hour
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Mechanical Engineers pay in Virginia, charted
Pay over time
Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Virginia mechanical engineers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Virginia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $113,610 | $54.62 |
| Virginia | $114,770 | $55.18 |
| District of Columbia | $138,500 | $66.59 |
| Maryland | $125,850 | $60.51 |
| North Carolina | $107,350 | $51.61 |
| Tennessee | $104,790 | $50.38 |
| Kentucky | $103,320 | $49.68 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Civil Engineers$105,340
- Industrial Engineers$109,170
- Electrical Engineers$123,830
- Engineers, All Other$145,830
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$126,230
- Aerospace Engineers$155,770
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do mechanical engineers make in Virginia?
The average is $114,770 a year, and the median is $104,180. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $113,610.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$55.18 an hour on average; the median is $50.09.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($133,380), followed by Charlottesville, VA ($113,400). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA ($91,590).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #16 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 17-2141. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national mechanical engineers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.