May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Blacksburg
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
257 occupations
Across 257 occupations with published wages in Blacksburg, chief executives record the highest median at $208,030 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Blacksburg
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $208,030 | 50 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $207,770 | 100 | |
| 3 | Sales Managers | $160,830 | 80 | |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $157,250 | 170 | |
| 5 | Fundraising Managers | $143,730 | 70 | |
| 6 | Financial Managers | $139,800 | 210 | |
| 7 | Human Resources Managers | $138,220 | 70 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $137,870 | 90 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $131,740 | 170 | |
| 10 | Managers, All Other | $131,230 | 120 | |
| 11 | Dentists, General | $128,140 | 40 | |
| 12 | Industrial Production Managers | $125,400 | 110 | |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | $125,050 | 60 | |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $124,800 | 110 | |
| 15 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $122,120 | — | |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | $119,420 | 50 | |
| 17 | Computer Network Architects | $117,030 | 40 | |
| 18 | Information Security Analysts | $115,980 | 80 | |
| 19 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $112,820 | 90 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $111,630 | 590 | |
| 21 | Engineers, All Other | $108,810 | 110 | |
| 22 | Public Relations Managers | $106,880 | 60 | |
| 23 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,640 | 180 | |
| 24 | Lawyers | $106,500 | 130 | |
| 25 | Facilities Managers | $105,950 | 50 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,450 | $45,950 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,230 | $28,300 |
| Cashiers | 1,790 | $28,770 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,690 | $31,780 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,520 | $34,880 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,480 | $34,520 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,480 | $42,420 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,330 | $81,230 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,310 | $46,440 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,290 | $97,480 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $27,720 | 370 |
| Animal Caretakers | $28,160 | 160 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,300 | 2,230 |
| Cashiers | $28,770 | 1,790 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $29,080 | — |
| Childcare Workers | $29,090 | 250 |
| Dishwashers | $29,160 | 230 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $29,390 | 80 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $29,530 | 450 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $29,700 | 1,050 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.