May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg, VA
257 occupations
Across 257 occupations with published wages in Harrisonburg, chief executives record the highest median at $264,970 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Harrisonburg
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,590 | $29,240 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,980 | $33,350 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,650 | $38,130 |
| Cashiers | 1,460 | $28,980 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,420 | $34,180 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,390 | $38,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,290 | $58,660 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,280 | $94,320 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,150 | $44,760 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,060 | $44,060 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Coaches and Scouts | $25,810 | 510 |
| File Clerks | $25,810 | 70 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $27,730 | 110 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,390 | 220 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $28,490 | — |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,680 | 190 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,690 | 220 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,760 | 140 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $28,820 | 800 |
| Cashiers | $28,980 | 1,460 |
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.