Machinists in Virginia
Machinists set up and operate machine tools to produce precision metal parts and instruments. They may fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments and machine tools themselves In Virginia the median pay is $61,290 a year, 4% above the national median of $58,750.
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Who is hiring in Virginia
Openings in Virginia and remote
- TITLE 32 MACHINIST WG-3414-11 · Air National Guard Units · Charleston, West Virginia · $32.57–$38
- Machinist (Title 32) (Permanent) · Air National Guard Units · Langley AFB, Virginia · $42.29–$49.3
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Machinists.
Licenses and training in Virginia
Machinists pay in other states
Related occupations
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O*NET-SOC 51-4041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Virginia, annual.