Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Southside Virginia
323 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Southside Virginia belongs to Chief Executives, at $219,230 per year. The lowest published median is $25,810.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $219,230 | 90 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $199,270 | 120 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $179,230 | 60 | |
| 4 | Sales Managers | $174,370 | 90 | |
| 5 | Marketing Managers | $161,090 | 40 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $159,690 | 80 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $148,250 | 40 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $145,740 | 100 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $138,790 | 230 | |
| 10 | Computer Network Architects | $137,490 | 40 | |
| 11 | Software Developers | $129,930 | 330 | |
| 12 | Veterinarians | $127,730 | 60 | |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | $127,140 | 90 | |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $125,290 | 210 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $125,180 | 230 | |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $122,430 | 40 | |
| 17 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $113,660 | 300 | |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | $112,110 | 130 | |
| 19 | Electrical Engineers | $108,310 | 90 | |
| 20 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $108,090 | 100 | |
| 21 | Information Security Analysts | $107,600 | 70 | |
| 22 | Industrial Production Managers | $105,160 | 140 | |
| 23 | Physical Therapists | $103,430 | 230 | |
| 24 | Data Scientists | $100,950 | 30 | |
| 25 | Lawyers | $100,770 | 170 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $25,810 | — |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,620 | 100 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $26,970 | — |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $27,500 | 50 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,070 | 3,120 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,150 | 140 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $28,420 | 4,160 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $28,530 | 70 |
| Dishwashers | $28,700 | 220 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $28,870 | 160 |
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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