May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northwest Virginia
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area
260 occupations
Across 260 occupations with published wages in Northwest Virginia, physicians, all other record the highest median at $215,480 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northwest Virginia
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 2,220 | $29,390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,090 | $28,450 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,890 | $37,260 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,510 | $28,420 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,410 | $89,170 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,320 | $33,950 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,170 | $41,780 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,120 | $50,950 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,070 | $34,400 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 980 | $36,900 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $25,820 | 90 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,440 | 120 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $28,420 | 1,510 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,450 | 2,090 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,790 | 150 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,240 | 200 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,340 | 80 |
| Cashiers | $29,390 | 2,220 |
| Animal Caretakers | $29,600 | 180 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $29,680 | 60 |
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.