May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Staunton
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA
208 occupations
Across 208 occupations with published wages in Staunton, physicians, all other record the highest median at $239,680 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Staunton
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $239,680 | 70 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $225,760 | 40 | |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,610 | 60 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $158,820 | 40 | |
| 5 | Sales Managers | $146,080 | 70 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,480 | 40 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $138,030 | 110 | |
| 8 | Financial Managers | $137,420 | 120 | |
| 9 | Personal Financial Advisors | $133,900 | 40 | |
| 10 | Human Resources Managers | $133,190 | 50 | |
| 11 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,200 | 140 | |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | $128,580 | 60 | |
| 13 | Information Security Analysts | $127,860 | 30 | |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $125,710 | 100 | |
| 15 | Industrial Production Managers | $125,100 | 60 | |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | $117,480 | 80 | |
| 17 | Software Developers | $115,610 | 140 | |
| 18 | Electrical Engineers | $114,280 | 40 | |
| 19 | Construction Managers | $103,750 | 70 | |
| 20 | Lawyers | $103,530 | 80 | |
| 21 | Physical Therapists | $102,840 | 100 | |
| 22 | Industrial Engineers | $100,980 | 110 | |
| 23 | Dental Hygienists | $100,350 | 60 | |
| 24 | Veterinarians | $97,960 | 60 | |
| 25 | Civil Engineers | $97,530 | 90 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,880 | $47,310 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,520 | $33,440 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,500 | $92,390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,470 | $29,310 |
| Cashiers | 1,330 | $29,530 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,240 | $36,880 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,140 | $57,200 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,090 | $28,520 |
| General and Operations Managers | 980 | $96,450 |
| Office Clerks, General | 900 | $43,630 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,400 | 50 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $28,520 | 1,090 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,640 | 120 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $28,750 | 320 |
| Animal Caretakers | $28,940 | 120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,310 | 1,470 |
| Cashiers | $29,530 | 1,330 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $29,880 | 310 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $30,070 | 120 |
| Dishwashers | $30,130 | 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.