Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Southwest Virginia
327 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Southwest Virginia belongs to Family Medicine Physicians, at $282,220 per year. The lowest published median is $26,920.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $282,220 | 80 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $222,760 | 90 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $176,650 | 140 | |
| 4 | Sales Managers | $164,200 | 90 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,110 | 90 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $160,710 | 70 | |
| 7 | Marketing Managers | $158,320 | 50 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $139,590 | 50 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $131,740 | 240 | |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | $127,390 | 120 | |
| 11 | Information Security Analysts | $126,500 | 70 | |
| 12 | Pharmacists | $126,160 | 320 | |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | $125,730 | 300 | |
| 14 | Software Developers | $124,340 | 360 | |
| 15 | Managers, All Other | $120,780 | 160 | |
| 16 | Veterinarians | $116,990 | 60 | |
| 17 | Personal Financial Advisors | $116,780 | 40 | |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | $115,690 | 60 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $114,180 | 170 | |
| 20 | Lawyers | $102,950 | 320 | |
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | $102,700 | 70 | |
| 22 | Construction Managers | $102,580 | 130 | |
| 23 | Physical Therapists | $102,530 | 230 | |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $100,950 | 280 | |
| 25 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $100,850 | 40 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,920 | 120 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,260 | 40 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,780 | 3,950 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $27,850 | 80 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,930 | 3,280 |
| Dishwashers | $28,090 | 220 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,240 | 140 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,310 | 70 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $28,530 | 270 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $28,580 | 50 |
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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