SOC 41-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Parts Salespersons — Virginia
Virginia · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $38,070 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $38,630.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $38,070 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $38,630. Half of workers earn between $31,760 and $48,700. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,810 and the ninetieth at $62,010.
The area has 7,370 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.03 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Virginia ranks 31st by median wage. Harrisonburg leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $43,680. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 662nd of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,810 | −25.4% |
| 25th | $31,760 | −17.8% |
| Median (50th) | $38,070 | −1.4% |
| 75th | $48,700 | +26.1% |
| 90th | $62,010 | +60.5% |
| Mean | $43,570 | +12.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisonburg | $43,680 | 220 | |
| 2 | Staunton | $38,900 | 150 | |
| 3 | Winchester | $38,760 | 220 | |
| 4 | Roanoke | $38,350 | 400 | |
| 5 | Richmond | $38,320 | 1,320 | |
| 6 | Charlottesville | $37,420 | 150 | |
| 7 | Virginia Beach | $36,350 | 1,410 | |
| 8 | Lynchburg | $36,060 | 270 | |
| 9 | Blacksburg | $35,960 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $38,070 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$38,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,656US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,070 a year, 1.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,810 to $62,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,370 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 31st of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Harrisonburg, at $43,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Parts Salespersons in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $38,070, or $18.30 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,630, so pay in Virginia is 1.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Virginia earns more than $62,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,810 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Harrisonburg, at $43,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,370 jobs in this occupation in Virginia. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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