Median DOL Salary
$101,883
Total DOL Filings
9,047
Companies Hiring
1,972
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Arlington, VA$101,883
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Arlington, VA is 67.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Arlington
Highest-Paying Occupations in Arlington
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $237,500 | N/A | 8 |
| Dentists, General | $183,040 | +0.3% | 6 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $165,000 | +18.5% | 7 |
| Software Developers | $158,000 | +17.5% | 5 |
| General and Operations Managers | $148,500 | +22.2% | 13 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,000 | -17.1% | 10 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,200 | -27.8% | 64 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $134,341 | +18.4% | 6 |
| Financial Managers | $133,000 | -21.9% | 17 |
| Managers, All Other | $115,000 | -29.3% | 13 |
| Pharmacists | $112,923 | -17.9% | 12 |
| Economists | $107,500 | -27.4% | 30 |
| Construction Managers | $102,763 | -4% | 14 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $102,294 | -17.9% | 26 |
| Human Resources Managers | $101,921 | -37% | 8 |
| Sales Engineers | $97,500 | -27.8% | 10 |
| Industrial Engineers | $94,000 | -6% | 5 |
| Marketing Managers | $93,610 | -47.2% | 15 |
| Electrical Engineers | $92,480 | -24.4% | 15 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,000 | -28.3% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Virginia
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Virginia.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $219,500 | 3,480 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $219,460 | 70 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $199,960 | 980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $192,870 | 18,740 |
| Pediatricians, General | $189,070 | 1,220 |
| Dermatologists | $187,150 | N/A |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $185,890 | 1,130 |
| Dentists, General | $182,570 | 3,890 |
| Marketing Managers | $177,250 | 7,170 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $176,950 | 4,230 |
Salary Trend in Arlington, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Arlington, VA has a cost of living index of 100.7, which is 0.7% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $99,305 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $237,500 | $235,849 |
| Dentists, General | $183,040 | $181,768 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $165,000 | $163,853 |
| Software Developers | $158,000 | $156,902 |
| General and Operations Managers | $148,500 | $147,468 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Arlington, VA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Arlington, VA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.