Mechanical Engineers pay range in Winchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $156,750 or more. The middle half of mechanical engineers in Winchester earn between $59,050 and $131,620.
- $51K10th
- $59K25th
- $100KMedian
- $132K75th
- $157K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,470 | $8,456 | $48.78 |
| Median | $100,380 | $8,365 | $48.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,050 | $4,921 | $28.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,620 | $10,968 | $63.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Mechanical Engineers pay in Winchester vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Mechanical engineers in Winchester earn 12% less than the Virginia average ($114,770) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($113,610). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $104,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $101,470 | $100,380 | $51,160 | $156,750 | 40 |
| Virginia | $114,770 | $104,180 | $77,840 | $160,770 | 7,470 |
| United States | $113,610 | $104,110 | $73,990 | $164,340 | 296,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Mechanical Engineers salary after taxes in Winchester
On the average salary of $101,470, a single filer in Winchester takes home about $75,194 a year, or $6,266 a month and $2,892 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Winchester, VA-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $76,456 | $6,371 |
| Working in VA | $75,194 | $6,266 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Winchester a good place for mechanical engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winchester area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $101,470 buys what about $105,205 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Winchester ($47,070). A typical home costs $390,773, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Mechanical Engineers salary in other Virginia cities
Winchester ranks 5th of 8 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($113,400).
- Charlottesville$113,400
- Richmond$106,960
- Virginia Beach$102,540
- Roanoke$101,740
- Winchester$101,470
- Blacksburg$99,880
- Lynchburg$99,550
- Staunton$91,590
Highest-paying cities for mechanical engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,920).
- San Jose, CA$165,920
- San Francisco, CA$158,690
- Santa Cruz, CA$139,810
- Augusta, GA$137,040
- Baton Rouge, LA$136,970
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Mechanical Engineers salary in Winchester: questions
How much do mechanical engineers make an hour in Winchester?
$48.79 an hour on average, and $48.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level mechanical engineers salary in Winchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the mechanical engineers take-home pay in Winchester?
About $75,194 a year ($6,266 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,470.
Do mechanical engineers earn more in Winchester than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($113,610).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2141; area Winchester, VA-WV (49020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.34, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.34).
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