Median DOL Salary
$81,201
Total DOL Filings
1,748
Companies Hiring
689
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Falls Church, VA$81,201
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Falls Church, VA is 33.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Falls Church
Highest-Paying Occupations in Falls Church
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $170,206 | -11.8% | 5 |
| Financial Managers | $116,826 | -31.4% | 10 |
| Dentists, General | $114,494 | -37.3% | 8 |
| Construction Managers | $103,577 | -3.2% | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | $95,000 | -22.3% | 6 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $90,000 | +81.2% | 7 |
| Sales Engineers | $89,440 | -33.8% | 11 |
| Statisticians | $84,059 | -17.5% | 10 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $77,584 | -37.7% | 14 |
| General and Operations Managers | $77,000 | -36.6% | 5 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $75,000 | -39.1% | 11 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $69,850 | -32.9% | 14 |
| Civil Engineers | $66,187 | -31.2% | 20 |
| Management Analysts | $64,480 | -41.2% | 79 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,650 | -37.8% | 28 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $56,322 | -33.1% | 46 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $50,971 | -35.1% | 8 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $45,178 | -40.8% | 10 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $45,000 | -43.6% | 40 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $43,680 | -31.9% | 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 Falls Church, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Falls Church, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $170,206 | $169,023 |
| Financial Managers | $116,826 | $116,013 |
| Dentists, General | $114,494 | $113,698 |
| Construction Managers | $103,577 | $102,857 |
| Electrical Engineers | $95,000 | $94,340 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Falls Church, VA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Falls Church, 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.