Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Virginia
747 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Virginia belongs to Gambling Dealers, at $26,170 per year. The highest is $488,310.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling Dealers | $26,170 | — | |
| 2 | Taxi Drivers | $28,490 | 190 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,580 | 3,130 | |
| 4 | Shampooers | $28,920 | 350 | |
| 5 | Cooks, Fast Food | $29,950 | 12,520 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,070 | 8,920 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,110 | 104,460 | |
| 8 | Parking Attendants | $30,110 | 1,830 | |
| 9 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $30,300 | 70,070 | |
| 10 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $30,350 | 4,060 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | $488,310 | — |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $478,710 | 170 |
| Cardiologists | $461,450 | 810 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $403,430 | 210 |
| Radiologists | $376,270 | — |
| Surgeons, All Other | $360,510 | 260 |
| Chief Executives | $310,740 | 4,870 |
| Psychiatrists | $295,010 | 370 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $282,410 | — |
| Dermatologists | $280,060 | — |
| Physicians, All Other | $278,530 | 8,480 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $252,110 | 700 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $240,780 | 110 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 920 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $222,630 | 2,930 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $201,490 | 17,550 |
| Dentists, General | $197,110 | 4,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $195,940 | 750 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $191,820 | 1,120 |
| Sales Managers | $191,130 | 9,670 |
| Marketing Managers | $187,820 | 6,890 |
| Financial Managers | $185,220 | 20,850 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $179,960 | — |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $177,410 | — |
| Public Relations Managers | $176,340 | 2,610 |
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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