Median DOL Salary
$93,103
Total DOL Filings
17,284
Companies Hiring
2,568
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
McLean, VA$93,103
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in McLean, VA is 52.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in McLean
Highest-Paying Occupations in McLean
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $175,000 | N/A | 8 |
| Mathematicians | $141,000 | -0.8% | 7 |
| Software Developers | $139,464 | +3.7% | 37 |
| Financial Managers | $125,000 | -26.6% | 35 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,259 | -35.6% | 93 |
| Actuaries | $111,360 | -18.1% | 24 |
| Marketing Managers | $106,738 | -39.8% | 12 |
| Economists | $103,900 | -29.8% | 195 |
| Sales Engineers | $102,877 | -23.8% | 11 |
| Statisticians | $99,300 | -2.6% | 242 |
| Lawyers | $95,014 | -39.9% | 11 |
| Management Analysts | $86,800 | -20.8% | 497 |
| Sales Managers | $84,000 | -50.9% | 12 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $84,000 | -13.5% | 5 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $81,000 | -34.2% | 483 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $78,160 | -8.8% | 127 |
| General and Operations Managers | $77,626 | -36.1% | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | $74,743 | -38.9% | 32 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $73,500 | -29.4% | 248 |
| Physical Therapists | $70,335 | -30.2% | 6 |
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 McLean, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
McLean, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $175,000 | $173,784 |
| Mathematicians | $141,000 | $140,020 |
| Software Developers | $139,464 | $138,495 |
| Financial Managers | $125,000 | $124,131 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,259 | $123,395 |
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.