May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
344 occupations
Across 344 occupations with published wages in Charlottesville, chief executives record the highest median at $317,900 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Charlottesville
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $317,900 | 180 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $286,090 | 1,000 | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $241,460 | 60 | |
| 4 | Financial Managers | $170,250 | 450 | |
| 5 | Sales Managers | $169,390 | 210 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $168,400 | 90 | |
| 7 | Marketing Managers | $165,980 | 120 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,230 | 390 | |
| 9 | Dentists, General | $162,400 | 130 | |
| 10 | Human Resources Managers | $155,290 | 150 | |
| 11 | Engineers, All Other | $153,340 | 50 | |
| 12 | Purchasing Managers | $150,260 | 70 | |
| 13 | Data Scientists | $149,800 | — | |
| 14 | Lawyers | $149,430 | 390 | |
| 15 | Physicists | $148,950 | 50 | |
| 16 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $144,580 | 40 | |
| 17 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $144,580 | 220 | |
| 18 | Physical Scientists, All Other | $144,580 | 100 | |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | $142,950 | 480 | |
| 20 | Pharmacists | $142,220 | 320 | |
| 21 | Managers, All Other | $141,770 | 440 | |
| 22 | Public Relations Managers | $140,170 | 140 | |
| 23 | Legal Support Workers, All Other | $139,240 | 40 | |
| 24 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $135,930 | 130 | |
| 25 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $134,810 | — |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 3,040 | $99,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,800 | $30,150 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,540 | $34,210 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,530 | $107,200 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,140 | $44,030 |
| Cashiers | 2,110 | $30,930 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,080 | $45,620 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,970 | $29,700 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,610 | $44,140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,530 | $35,710 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $28,320 | 40 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,720 | 290 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $29,700 | 1,970 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $29,730 | 40 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,800 | — |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,150 | 2,800 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $30,160 | 290 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,210 | 350 |
| Cashiers | $30,930 | 2,110 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $31,580 | 160 |
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.