May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Roanoke
Roanoke, VA
388 occupations
Across 388 occupations with published wages in Roanoke, anesthesiologists record the highest median at $488,310 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Roanoke
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | $488,310 | — | |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $346,900 | 70 | |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | $295,010 | 70 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $258,310 | 100 | |
| 5 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 60 | |
| 6 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $227,320 | 90 | |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | $224,410 | 230 | |
| 8 | Pediatricians, General | $219,960 | 70 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $165,000 | 160 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,910 | 270 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $158,030 | 490 | |
| 12 | Optometrists | $144,900 | 40 | |
| 13 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $139,170 | 140 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $138,380 | 250 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $137,510 | 160 | |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $135,940 | 360 | |
| 17 | Nurse Practitioners | $134,920 | 440 | |
| 18 | Lawyers | $134,440 | 480 | |
| 19 | Public Relations Managers | $134,320 | 40 | |
| 20 | Pharmacists | $133,980 | 360 | |
| 21 | Managers, All Other | $133,010 | 260 | |
| 22 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $128,800 | 580 | |
| 23 | Psychologists, All Other | $128,590 | 60 | |
| 24 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $126,440 | 50 | |
| 25 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $125,680 | 30 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 4,670 | $80,090 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,230 | $30,440 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,610 | $27,720 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,560 | $44,900 |
| Cashiers | 3,380 | $29,060 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,260 | $34,890 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,100 | $46,180 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,090 | $98,140 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,760 | $45,500 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,760 | $56,430 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,540 | 2,190 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,720 | 3,610 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $27,750 | 340 |
| Parking Attendants | $27,910 | 130 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,160 | 400 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,350 | 290 |
| Funeral Attendants | $28,410 | 180 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,590 | 380 |
| Dishwashers | $28,790 | 510 |
| Cashiers | $29,060 | 3,380 |
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.