Manufacturing Jobs in Virginia

152 positions from 54 employers

152active jobs
54employers hiring
$42.2Knational median wage
-2.8%2022–2032 outlook

152 active Manufacturing jobs in Virginia from 54 US employers. Largest hirers include Lane Enterprises Inc, Colonna's Shipyard, Inc., HII. The national median wage for this occupation is $42.2K. BLS projects -2% employment change between 2022 and 2032. Production occupations — machine operators, assemblers, machinists, welders, packagers — are the manufacturing backbone. Many subgroups have flat or declining employment forecasts, but skilled trades like welding remain in steady demand. AI exposure is moderate; physical robotics and process automation continue to reshape the floor while skilled set-up and repair work resist replacement.

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Top Manufacturing employers in Virginia

Lane Enterprises Inc 17 jobs Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. 11 jobs HII 10 jobs NASSCO 9 jobs Delphinus Engineering 9 jobs M.C. Dean, Inc 9 jobs Continental Tide Defense System INC. 6 jobs BAE Systems 5 jobs

Manufacturing jobs by city in Virginia

Virginia Beach 16 jobs Chesapeake 15 jobs Norfolk 14 jobs Newport News 11 jobs Hampton 11 jobs

Other job categories in Virginia

Computer and IT 12.8K jobs Healthcare 2.8K jobs Transportation and Logistics 2.8K jobs Maintenance and Repair 671 jobs Food and Hospitality 508 jobs Sales and Retail 323 jobs Healthcare Support 186 jobs Office and Admin 162 jobs Management 109 jobs

Specialisations within Manufacturing

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators Assemblers and Fabricators Machinists Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Bakers

Frequently asked questions

How many Manufacturing jobs are available in Virginia?
There are currently 152 active Manufacturing jobs in Virginia from 54 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Manufacturing jobs in Virginia?
The U.S. national median wage for Manufacturing occupations is $42,237 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in Virginia varies by employer, role seniority and shift; individual job listings include salary detail where the employer has provided it.
Which companies hire Manufacturing workers in Virginia?
Top employers currently advertising Manufacturing roles in Virginia include Lane Enterprises Inc, Colonna's Shipyard, Inc., and HII. The full list of 54 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Manufacturing field growing in Virginia?
Nationally, Manufacturing occupations are projected to change by -2.8% between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections) — expected to be stable. Local demand in Virginia is reflected by the 152 active openings on this page.
What's the AI exposure for Manufacturing roles?
Our AI Vulnerability Index combines Frey & Osborne (2013), OpenAI/Penn (2023), and the Anthropic Economic Index into a 0–100 score. Manufacturing roles vary internally — see the AI Vulnerability Index for the per-occupation score and methodology.