May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southside Virginia
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area
323 occupations
Across 323 occupations with published wages in Southside Virginia, chief executives record the highest median at $219,230 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southside Virginia
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $219,230 | 90 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $199,270 | 120 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $179,230 | 60 | |
| 4 | Sales Managers | $174,370 | 90 | |
| 5 | Marketing Managers | $161,090 | 40 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $159,690 | 80 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $148,250 | 40 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $145,740 | 100 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $138,790 | 230 | |
| 10 | Computer Network Architects | $137,490 | 40 | |
| 11 | Software Developers | $129,930 | 330 | |
| 12 | Veterinarians | $127,730 | 60 | |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | $127,140 | 90 | |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $125,290 | 210 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $125,180 | 230 | |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $122,430 | 40 | |
| 17 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $113,660 | 300 | |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | $112,110 | 130 | |
| 19 | Electrical Engineers | $108,310 | 90 | |
| 20 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $108,090 | 100 | |
| 21 | Information Security Analysts | $107,600 | 70 | |
| 22 | Industrial Production Managers | $105,160 | 140 | |
| 23 | Physical Therapists | $103,430 | 230 | |
| 24 | Data Scientists | $100,950 | 30 | |
| 25 | Lawyers | $100,770 | 170 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,160 | $28,420 |
| Cashiers | 3,160 | $29,060 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,120 | $28,070 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,610 | $32,210 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,210 | $34,900 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,190 | $54,720 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,050 | $84,550 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,030 | $92,440 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,880 | $40,640 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,880 | $36,190 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $25,810 | — |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,620 | 100 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $26,970 | — |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $27,500 | 50 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,070 | 3,120 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,150 | 140 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $28,420 | 4,160 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $28,530 | 70 |
| Dishwashers | $28,700 | 220 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $28,870 | 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.