Median DOL Salary
$74,153
Total DOL Filings
417
Companies Hiring
73
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Harrisonburg, VA$74,153
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Harrisonburg, VA is 21.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Harrisonburg
Highest-Paying Occupations in Harrisonburg
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | -3.2% | 15 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,900 | -10.3% | 9 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,000 | -19.3% | 9 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $50,000 | -26.4% | 7 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,480 | -26.8% | 18 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $36,922 | -18.7% | 12 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $22,493 | -42.6% | 11 |
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 Harrisonburg, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Harrisonburg, 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 | $100,000 | $99,305 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,900 | $64,449 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,000 | $59,583 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $50,000 | $49,652 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,480 | $46,157 |
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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.