Median DOL Salary
$74,957
Total DOL Filings
221
Companies Hiring
45
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Portsmouth, VA$74,957
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Portsmouth, VA is 23% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Portsmouth
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Public Schools | 101 | $58,497 | Other | |
| Portsmouth City Public Schools | 52 | $47,720 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 10 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | 6 | $80,080 | Other | |
| Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, Inc. | 6 | $83,750 | Other | |
| BEHL ORTHODONTICS LLC | 5 | $145,600 | Other | |
| ELIZABETH RIVER CROSSING LLC | 4 | $150,000 | Other | |
| KOOL SMILES VAN, PC | 4 | $139,994 | Other | |
| Rite Aid | 3 | $132,600 | Other | |
| ITVISION360 Inc. | 3 | $96,000 | Other | |
| Navis, LP | 3 | $107,494 | Other | |
| ZPMC North America Inc | 2 | $62,837 | Other | |
| TekWissen LLC | 2 | $67,974 | Other | |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 2 | $60,320 | Other | |
| Tremont Road Super Dental P.C. | 2 | $164,122 | Other | |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School | 1 | $74,380 | Other | |
| Weeks Marine Inc. | 1 | $69,000 | Other | |
| Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo, LLC | 1 | $72,100 | Other | |
| Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP | 1 | $78,759 | Other | |
| Beauty World | 1 | $32,500 | Other | |
| RK&K | 1 | $133,000 | Other | |
| ARSENIA CLOTHING ALTERATIONS | 1 | N/A | Other | |
| Absolute Stone Design LLC | 1 | $55,120 | Other | |
| VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS | 1 | $57,595 | Other | |
| HIGH STREET GALLERIES, LLC | 1 | $61,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Portsmouth
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $145,600 | -33.7% | 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 Portsmouth, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Portsmouth, 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, All Other Specialists | $145,600 | $144,588 |
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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.