Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Roanoke
388 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Roanoke belongs to Anesthesiologists, at $488,310 per year. The lowest published median is $27,540.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | $488,310 | — | |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $346,900 | 70 | |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | $295,010 | 70 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $258,310 | 100 | |
| 5 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 60 | |
| 6 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $227,320 | 90 | |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | $224,410 | 230 | |
| 8 | Pediatricians, General | $219,960 | 70 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $165,000 | 160 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,910 | 270 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $158,030 | 490 | |
| 12 | Optometrists | $144,900 | 40 | |
| 13 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $139,170 | 140 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $138,380 | 250 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $137,510 | 160 | |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $135,940 | 360 | |
| 17 | Nurse Practitioners | $134,920 | 440 | |
| 18 | Lawyers | $134,440 | 480 | |
| 19 | Public Relations Managers | $134,320 | 40 | |
| 20 | Pharmacists | $133,980 | 360 | |
| 21 | Managers, All Other | $133,010 | 260 | |
| 22 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $128,800 | 580 | |
| 23 | Psychologists, All Other | $128,590 | 60 | |
| 24 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $126,440 | 50 | |
| 25 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $125,680 | 30 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,540 | 2,190 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,720 | 3,610 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $27,750 | 340 |
| Parking Attendants | $27,910 | 130 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,160 | 400 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,350 | 290 |
| Funeral Attendants | $28,410 | 180 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,590 | 380 |
| Dishwashers | $28,790 | 510 |
| Cashiers | $29,060 | 3,380 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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