DOL Median (Virginia)
$53,227
vs National
-6.6%
National: $57,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,857
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,227
-6.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Virginia earns $53,227 in nominal terms, which is 6.6% below the national average of $57,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,857 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ROLLS-ROYCE CROSSPOINTE LLC | $70,117 | 1 |
| Collaborative Testing Services, Inc. | $70,013 | 3 |
| NATION'S LIGHTHOUSE BODY SHOP, INC. | $64,314 | 1 |
| IBS OF AMERICA | $60,403 | 3 |
| IMS Gear Virginia, LLC | $51,917 | 4 |
| University of Virginia | $47,476 | 4 |
| ENSCO, Inc | $46,883 | 1 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $45,760 | 1 |
| B&D FUEL INJECTION SERVICE INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians make in Virginia?
The median Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Virginia is $53,227 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
A Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Virginia earns 6.6% less than the national median of $57,000, or $52,857 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.