Median DOL Salary
$84,713
Total DOL Filings
291
Companies Hiring
87
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Hampton, VA$84,713
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Hampton, VA is 39.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Hampton
Highest-Paying Occupations in Hampton
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $82,724 | -31.9% | 6 |
| Engineers, All Other | $74,422 | -47.6% | 6 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $74,127 | -33.8% | 20 |
| Physical Therapists | $59,790 | -40.6% | 6 |
| Physicists | $57,500 | -65% | 8 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $56,500 | -57.3% | 12 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $46,675 | -44.6% | 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 Hampton, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Hampton, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $82,724 | $82,149 |
| Engineers, All Other | $74,422 | $73,905 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $74,127 | $73,612 |
| Physical Therapists | $59,790 | $59,374 |
| Physicists | $57,500 | $57,100 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Hampton, VA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Hampton, 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.