May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Virginia
Virginia
747 occupations
Across 747 occupations with published wages in Virginia, anesthesiologists record the highest median at $488,310 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Virginia
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | $488,310 | — | |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $478,710 | 170 | |
| 3 | Cardiologists | $461,450 | 810 | |
| 4 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $403,430 | 210 | |
| 5 | Radiologists | $376,270 | — | |
| 6 | Surgeons, All Other | $360,510 | 260 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $310,740 | 4,870 | |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | $295,010 | 370 | |
| 9 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $282,410 | — | |
| 10 | Dermatologists | $280,060 | — | |
| 11 | Physicians, All Other | $278,530 | 8,480 | |
| 12 | Nurse Anesthetists | $252,110 | 700 | |
| 13 | Physicians, Pathologists | $240,780 | 110 | |
| 14 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 920 | |
| 15 | Family Medicine Physicians | $222,630 | 2,930 | |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $201,490 | 17,550 | |
| 17 | Dentists, General | $197,110 | 4,140 | |
| 18 | Pediatricians, General | $195,940 | 750 | |
| 19 | Air Traffic Controllers | $191,820 | 1,120 | |
| 20 | Sales Managers | $191,130 | 9,670 | |
| 21 | Marketing Managers | $187,820 | 6,890 | |
| 22 | Financial Managers | $185,220 | 20,850 | |
| 23 | Legal Support Workers, All Other | $179,960 | — | |
| 24 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $177,410 | — | |
| 25 | Public Relations Managers | $176,340 | 2,610 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 104,460 | $30,110 |
| General and Operations Managers | 103,590 | $122,080 |
| Retail Salespersons | 100,290 | $34,240 |
| Software Developers | 88,280 | $136,460 |
| Cashiers | 83,890 | $30,580 |
| Registered Nurses | 77,490 | $93,600 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 70,070 | $30,300 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 69,660 | $36,380 |
| Office Clerks, General | 66,550 | $46,410 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 65,970 | $35,170 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | $26,170 | — |
| Taxi Drivers | $28,490 | 190 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,580 | 3,130 |
| Shampooers | $28,920 | 350 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,950 | 12,520 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,070 | 8,920 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,110 | 104,460 |
| Parking Attendants | $30,110 | 1,830 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $30,300 | 70,070 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $30,350 | 4,060 |
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.