May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
310 occupations
Across 310 occupations with published wages in Lynchburg, physicians, all other record the highest median at $273,740 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Lynchburg
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,280 | $28,220 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,950 | $30,570 |
| Cashiers | 2,810 | $28,390 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,200 | $80,450 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,120 | $27,810 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,080 | $30,960 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,930 | $95,040 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,590 | $31,500 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,440 | $40,220 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,410 | $36,780 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $26,350 | 130 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $27,360 | 580 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,430 | 130 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,750 | 250 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,810 | 2,120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,220 | 3,280 |
| Funeral Attendants | $28,300 | 100 |
| Cashiers | $28,390 | 2,810 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,650 | 170 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $28,650 | 100 |
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.