Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Virginia compares
Virginia's median is $63,450, $5,900 (10.3%) above the U.S. median. It ranks 8th, one of the ten best-paying 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $103,840 or more and the bottom 10% under $46,410. That range is about as wide as the national one.
The average ($72,500) is 14.3% above the median, so a group of well-paid mechanics pulls it up.
There is no job count for Virginia in the May 2025 data.
Pay distribution: Virginia vs. United States
Virginia median $63,450
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Virginia annual | Virginia hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,410 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $58,960 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $63,450 | $30.51 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $99,060 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $103,840 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $72,500 | $34.85 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
- employment: not released
- location quotient: not released
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Virginia
How much does a marine mechanic make in Virginia?
The median is $63,450 a year, or $30.51 an hour (May 2025). The average is $72,500.
Is Virginia a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 8th of 50, 10.3% above the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Virginia?
There is no published job count for Virginia.