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Mechanical engineer salary in Virginia, 2026

How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Virginia?

Average base salary

$101,435
same
as national average
Average $101,435
Low $64,152
High $160,388

The average salary for a mechanical engineer is $101,435 per year in Virginia. 340 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Mechanical Engineer job openings in Virginia

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Mechanical Engineer
Sterling, VA
$150,000 - $200,000 a year
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Mechanical Engineer in Virginia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SM&A
 
$240,240per year
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Vantage Data Centers
 
$240,000per year
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The DAKO Group
 
$176,800per year
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Donatech Corporation
 
$173,004per year
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Astyra Corporation
 
$170,040per year
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MKS2 Technologies
 
$167,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Mechanical Engineers near Virginia

  1. Alexandria, VA
    $137,528 per year
  2. Newport News, VA
    $133,543 per year
  3. Arlington, VA
    $122,505 per year
  4. Norfolk, VA
    $113,000 per year
  5. Dulles, VA
    $101,693 per year

Where can a Mechanical Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Mechanical Engineer get paid in Virginia?

Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $72,895 per year

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $75,241 per year

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $126,128 per year