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