Mechanical Engineer Salary in Virginia
Based on 8K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$99,350
$47.764/hr
vs National Average
$102,901
-3.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $155K
8K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,300 |
| 25th percentile | $77,770 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $99,350 |
| 75th percentile | $125,070 |
| 90th percentile | $155,030 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,060 |
| 2023 | $101,900 |
| 2024 | $99,350 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,060 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $101,900 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $99,350 | $102,901 |