Median DOL Salary
$91,081
Total DOL Filings
901
Companies Hiring
204
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Newport News, VA$91,081
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Newport News, VA is 49.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Newport News
Highest-Paying Occupations in Newport News
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $114,000 | -37.6% | 10 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,250 | +6.8% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $87,258 | -28.7% | 14 |
| Management Analysts | $77,979 | -28.9% | 17 |
| Physicists | $76,173 | -53.6% | 89 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $75,044 | -24.5% | 28 |
| Marketing Managers | $75,000 | -57.7% | 6 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $72,107 | -42.1% | 6 |
| Physical Therapists | $65,312 | -35.2% | 12 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $64,688 | -46.1% | 5 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $60,000 | -23.3% | 9 |
| Industrial Engineers | $59,280 | -40.7% | 9 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $48,526 | -42.4% | 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 Newport News, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Newport News, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $114,000 | $113,208 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,250 | $109,484 |
| Electrical Engineers | $87,258 | $86,651 |
| Management Analysts | $77,979 | $77,437 |
| Physicists | $76,173 | $75,643 |
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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.