Median salary
$138,975
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$103.6k – $146.8k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
86.3%
44 of 51 roles
Live roles
51
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Principal Mechanical Engineer, Space Special Programs
Facilities Mechanical Engineer
Chief Mechanical Engineer, Rail + Transit
Principal Engineer Low Voltage Switchgear Mechanical
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer, Senior
Mechanical Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Northrop Grumman
|
$123,400 | 8 |
|
Anduril Industries
|
$150,000 | 5 |
|
Leidos
|
$151,475 | 3 |
|
Booz Allen Hamilton
|
$142,400 | 3 |
|
Jabil
|
$158,350 | 2 |
Mindrift
|
$143,520 | 2 |
| AX Axon | $141,375 | 2 |
CannonDesign
|
$127,449 | 2 |
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How much do Mechanical Engineer roles in Virginia pay?
The median salary for Mechanical Engineer roles in Virginia is $138,975 per year. Most pay falls between $103,575 (25th percentile) and $146,760 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $91,139 to $177,310.
These figures are computed live from 51 active Mechanical Engineer roles in Virginia on JobsRadar, of which 44 (86.3%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Mechanical Engineer roles in Virginia include Anduril Industries, Leidos, Sidara and Jabil.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Mechanical Engineer salary in Virginia?
- The median is $138,975 per year, with most pay between $103,575 and $146,760 (25th–75th percentile), based on 44 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Mechanical Engineer salary range in Virginia?
- Pay ranges from about $91,139 to $177,310 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $138,975. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.