May 2025 OEWS · VA
Wages in Virginia
All-occupations median
$55,690
- 10th percentile
- $30,530
- 25th percentile
- $37,720
- Median
- $55,690
- 75th percentile
- $89,420
- 90th percentile
- $139,010
- Mean
- $74,040
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for Virginia is 101.104, with the United States at 100.
The highest published annual median in this list is Anesthesiologists, at $488,310.
Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | Not available | $42,100 | $488,310 | $507,500 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 170 | $151,810 | $478,710 | $623,030 |
| Cardiologists | 810 | $217,500 | $461,450 | $590,090 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 210 | $227,230 | $403,430 | $422,890 |
| Radiologists | Not available | $117,530 | $376,270 | $614,360 |
| Surgeons, All Other | 260 | $75,130 | $360,510 | $498,050 |
| Chief Executives | 4,870 | $130,000 | $310,740 | $604,090 |
| Psychiatrists | 370 | $129,440 | $295,010 | $372,180 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Not available | $179,990 | $282,410 | $311,770 |
| Dermatologists | Not available | $107,590 | $280,060 | $583,390 |
| Physicians, All Other | 8,480 | $103,490 | $278,530 | $417,070 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 700 | $174,210 | $252,110 | $387,020 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 110 | $134,790 | $240,780 | $347,470 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 2,930 | $103,720 | $222,630 | $443,010 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 17,550 | $133,320 | $201,490 | $300,720 |
| Dentists, General | 4,140 | $105,400 | $197,110 | $321,250 |
| Pediatricians, General | 750 | $89,850 | $195,940 | $352,170 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | 1,120 | $94,330 | $191,820 | $225,680 |
| Sales Managers | 9,670 | $94,710 | $191,130 | $302,900 |
| Marketing Managers | 6,890 | $107,710 | $187,820 | $292,430 |
| Financial Managers | 20,850 | $108,760 | $185,220 | $323,300 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | Not available | $87,540 | $179,960 | $195,190 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Not available | $142,730 | $177,410 | $539,110 |
| Public Relations Managers | 2,610 | $106,880 | $176,340 | $312,040 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,390 | $124,830 | $176,160 | $253,060 |
| Lawyers | 18,580 | $79,330 | $167,210 | $320,220 |
| Purchasing Managers | 3,540 | $109,270 | $166,230 | $222,230 |
| Managers, All Other | 21,560 | $110,100 | $166,230 | $224,040 |
| Human Resources Managers | 5,770 | $105,130 | $165,980 | $272,070 |
| Database Architects | 5,260 | $105,210 | $160,360 | $210,160 |
Largest occupations
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 104,460 | $27,130 | $30,110 | $37,550 |
| General and Operations Managers | 103,590 | $56,400 | $122,080 | $261,060 |
| Retail Salespersons | 100,290 | $27,540 | $34,240 | $46,590 |
| Software Developers | 88,280 | $83,350 | $136,460 | $211,930 |
| Cashiers | 83,890 | $27,040 | $30,580 | $37,450 |
| Registered Nurses | 77,490 | $67,830 | $93,600 | $125,580 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 70,070 | $26,980 | $30,300 | $40,650 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 69,660 | $29,470 | $36,380 | $48,620 |
| Office Clerks, General | 66,550 | $31,710 | $46,410 | $66,110 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 65,970 | $28,290 | $35,170 | $47,240 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 59,850 | $31,210 | $42,730 | $61,350 |
| Management Analysts | 59,620 | $66,140 | $117,580 | $174,700 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 59,370 | $28,270 | $44,760 | $74,130 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 58,000 | $31,050 | $39,380 | $53,700 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 48,750 | $38,180 | $56,860 | $77,040 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 47,100 | $60,000 | $93,290 | $156,730 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 45,160 | $46,650 | $85,200 | $156,750 |
| Project Management Specialists | 43,860 | $68,020 | $120,840 | $179,970 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 41,390 | $37,700 | $72,640 | $169,610 |
| Nursing Assistants | 40,580 | $31,560 | $43,200 | $50,980 |
Metropolitan areas
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$49,430Richmond, VA$51,460Roanoke, VA$47,140Charlottesville, VA$55,180Lynchburg, VA$46,190Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA$48,120Winchester, VA-WV$47,070Harrisonburg, VA$46,110Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA$48,040
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Virginia?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Virginia is $55,690. Employment is 4,109,320.