Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Charlottesville
344 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Charlottesville belongs to Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other, at $28,320 per year. The highest is $317,900.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $28,320 | 40 | |
| 2 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,720 | 290 | |
| 3 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $29,700 | 1,970 | |
| 4 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $29,730 | 40 | |
| 5 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,800 | — | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,150 | 2,800 | |
| 7 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $30,160 | 290 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,210 | 350 | |
| 9 | Cashiers | $30,930 | 2,110 | |
| 10 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $31,580 | 160 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $317,900 | 180 |
| Physicians, All Other | $286,090 | 1,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $241,460 | 60 |
| Financial Managers | $170,250 | 450 |
| Sales Managers | $169,390 | 210 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $168,400 | 90 |
| Marketing Managers | $165,980 | 120 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,230 | 390 |
| Dentists, General | $162,400 | 130 |
| Human Resources Managers | $155,290 | 150 |
| Engineers, All Other | $153,340 | 50 |
| Purchasing Managers | $150,260 | 70 |
| Data Scientists | $149,800 | — |
| Lawyers | $149,430 | 390 |
| Physicists | $148,950 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $144,580 | 40 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $144,580 | 220 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $144,580 | 100 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $142,950 | 480 |
| Pharmacists | $142,220 | 320 |
| Managers, All Other | $141,770 | 440 |
| Public Relations Managers | $140,170 | 140 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $139,240 | 40 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $135,930 | 130 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $134,810 | — |
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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