Mechanical Engineer Salary in Virginia
Based on 7K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$104,180
$50.087/hr
vs National Average
$105,416
-1.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$78K – $161K
7K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,840 |
| 25th percentile | $85,410 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $104,180 |
| 75th percentile | $131,250 |
| 90th percentile | $160,770 |
Top H-1B Employers for Mechanical Engineer in Virginia
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Virginia — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micron Technology, Inc. | 4 | $125,126 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,060 |
| 2023 | $101,900 |
| 2024 | $99,350 |
| 2025 | $104,180 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,060 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $101,900 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $99,350 | $102,901 |
| 2025 | $104,180 | $105,416 |