Median DOL Salary
$80,641
Total DOL Filings
1,190
Companies Hiring
173
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Lynchburg, VA$80,641
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Lynchburg, VA is 32.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Lynchburg
Highest-Paying Occupations in Lynchburg
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $265,000 | +178.7% | 15 |
| Physical Therapists | $96,785 | -3.9% | 10 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $90,210 | +18% | 9 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $77,738 | -35.3% | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | $75,000 | -38.7% | 25 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $73,028 | -26.5% | 16 |
| Management Analysts | $68,500 | -37.5% | 5 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,127 | -47.9% | 5 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $48,880 | -25.4% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $46,000 | -42.4% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $45,000 | -46.6% | 7 |
| Chemists | $41,600 | -58.3% | 9 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $31,000 | -54% | 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 Lynchburg, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Lynchburg, 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 | $265,000 | $263,158 |
| Physical Therapists | $96,785 | $96,112 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $90,210 | $89,583 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $77,738 | $77,197 |
| Electrical Engineers | $75,000 | $74,479 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.