Median DOL Salary
$81,258
Total DOL Filings
2,587
Companies Hiring
368
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Charlottesville, VA$81,258
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Charlottesville, VA is 33.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Charlottesville
Highest-Paying Occupations in Charlottesville
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $172,000 | +66.6% | 11 |
| Chief Executives | $162,427 | N/A | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,002 | -32.6% | 10 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $120,000 | -4.5% | 5 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $111,426 | +7.1% | 61 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,100 | -11% | 17 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,087 | +2.6% | 7 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,389 | +23.6% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $88,192 | -27.9% | 17 |
| Financial Managers | $85,280 | -49.9% | 5 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,000 | -33.8% | 18 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,600 | +3.5% | 7 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,500 | -20.8% | 22 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $80,000 | -35% | 9 |
| Physical Therapists | $79,040 | -21.5% | 7 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,000 | +19.1% | 28 |
| Budget Analysts | $78,000 | -28.3% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $69,410 | -36.7% | 19 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $68,000 | -45.9% | 5 |
| Statisticians | $65,000 | -36.2% | 7 |
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 Charlottesville, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Charlottesville, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $172,000 | $170,804 |
| Chief Executives | $162,427 | $161,298 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,002 | $129,098 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $120,000 | $119,166 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $111,426 | $110,651 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Charlottesville, VA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Charlottesville, 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.