Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Blacksburg
257 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Blacksburg belongs to Substitute Teachers, Short-Term, at $27,720 per year. The highest is $208,030.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $27,720 | 370 | |
| 2 | Animal Caretakers | $28,160 | 160 | |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,300 | 2,230 | |
| 4 | Cashiers | $28,770 | 1,790 | |
| 5 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $29,080 | — | |
| 6 | Childcare Workers | $29,090 | 250 | |
| 7 | Dishwashers | $29,160 | 230 | |
| 8 | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $29,390 | 80 | |
| 9 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $29,530 | 450 | |
| 10 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $29,700 | 1,050 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $208,030 | 50 |
| Physicians, All Other | $207,770 | 100 |
| Sales Managers | $160,830 | 80 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $157,250 | 170 |
| Fundraising Managers | $143,730 | 70 |
| Financial Managers | $139,800 | 210 |
| Human Resources Managers | $138,220 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $137,870 | 90 |
| Pharmacists | $131,740 | 170 |
| Managers, All Other | $131,230 | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $128,140 | 40 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $125,400 | 110 |
| Physician Assistants | $125,050 | 60 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,800 | 110 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $122,120 | — |
| Marketing Managers | $119,420 | 50 |
| Computer Network Architects | $117,030 | 40 |
| Information Security Analysts | $115,980 | 80 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $112,820 | 90 |
| Software Developers | $111,630 | 590 |
| Engineers, All Other | $108,810 | 110 |
| Public Relations Managers | $106,880 | 60 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,640 | 180 |
| Lawyers | $106,500 | 130 |
| Facilities Managers | $105,950 | 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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