Average Mechanical Engineer Salary in Virginia

Engineering · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Mechanical Engineer in Virginia earns $99,800 per year, which is above the national average of $99,510. This translates to approximately $47.98 per hour, $3,838 biweekly, or $8,317 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Virginia is 1% above the national average, roughly in line with the national average.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$74,800	$35.96
Average (50th)	$99,800	$47.98
Experienced (75th)	$114,800	$55.18
Top Earners (90th)	$129,700	$62.36

Mechanical Engineer Salary by City in Virginia

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Virginia Beach	$107,800	$8,983/mo
Richmond	$101,800	$8,483/mo
Arlington	$97,800	$8,150/mo
Norfolk	$94,800	$7,900/mo
Alexandria	$92,800	$7,733/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Engineering
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	10% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	2%-5.75% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$12.00/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.01 (+1% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Virginia

Major employers hiring Mechanical Engineers in Virginia include Northrop Grumman, Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, Inova Health, and General Dynamics. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for engineering professionals.

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