Median DOL Salary
$80,602
Total DOL Filings
22
Companies Hiring
10
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Bedford, VA$80,602
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Bedford, VA is 32.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Bedford
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centra Medical Group, LLC | 7 | $220,000 | Other | |
| Carilion Medical Center | 5 | $70,720 | Other | |
| Centra Health, Inc | 4 | $58,240 | Other | |
| BEDFORD STORAGE INVESTMENTS, LLC | 3 | $52,645 | Other | |
| Bedford County Public Schools | 3 | $39,024 | Other | |
| Select Rehabilitation LLC | 2 | $83,200 | Other | |
| BLUE RIDGE VEIN CARE, PC | 1 | $24,981 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS U.S. CORPORATION | 1 | $70,990 | Staffing | |
| Atlas Healthcare LLC | 1 | $71,552 | Other | |
| BEDFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 1 | N/A | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Bedford
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $43,389 | -54.4% | 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 Bedford, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Bedford, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $43,389 | $43,087 |
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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.