SOC 53-7065 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Stockers and Order Fillers — Virginia
Virginia · 9 metro areas compared
At $36,380, median pay for Stockers and Order Fillers in Virginia tracks the national median of $37,330 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,380, median pay for Stockers and Order Fillers in Virginia tracks the national median of $37,330 closely. Pay ranges from under $29,470 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,500 to $42,360.
Employment stands at 69,660, or 17.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Virginia ranks number 35th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Harrisonburg records the highest median at $38,130. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 694th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,470 | −21.1% |
| 25th | $31,500 | −15.6% |
| Median (50th) | $36,380 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $42,360 | +13.5% |
| 90th | $48,620 | +30.2% |
| Mean | $38,070 | +2.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisonburg | $38,130 | 1,650 | |
| 2 | Richmond | $37,180 | 12,300 | |
| 3 | Staunton | $36,880 | 1,240 | |
| 4 | Winchester | $36,170 | 1,840 | |
| 5 | Charlottesville | $35,710 | 1,530 | |
| 6 | Virginia Beach | $35,120 | 13,750 | |
| 7 | Roanoke | $34,890 | 3,260 | |
| 8 | Blacksburg | $34,880 | 1,520 | |
| 9 | Lynchburg | $30,960 | 2,080 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $36,380 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$36,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,984US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,380 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,470 to $48,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 69,660 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 35th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Harrisonburg, at $38,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $36,380, or $17.49 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 $37,330, so pay in Virginia is 2.5% 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 $48,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,470 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 $38,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 69,660 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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