Median DOL Salary
$92,206
Total DOL Filings
14,054
Companies Hiring
2,557
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Reston, VA$92,206
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Reston, VA is 51.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Reston
Highest-Paying Occupations in Reston
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $175,000 | N/A | 10 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,339 | -27.8% | 61 |
| Financial Managers | $134,512 | -21% | 7 |
| Software Developers | $132,500 | -1.5% | 8 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $130,336 | -22.8% | 12 |
| Marketing Managers | $125,008 | -29.5% | 19 |
| Sales Engineers | $111,889 | -17.2% | 55 |
| Lawyers | $106,662 | -32.5% | 17 |
| Compliance Officers | $100,339 | +23.9% | 5 |
| Sales Managers | $100,000 | -41.5% | 7 |
| Electrical Engineers | $94,000 | -23.2% | 187 |
| Cost Estimators | $93,392 | +22.9% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $92,000 | -7.4% | 5 |
| Chemical Engineers | $87,360 | -34.1% | 6 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $85,140 | +11.7% | 12 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $85,000 | -29.2% | 96 |
| Industrial Engineers | $84,937 | -15.1% | 8 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $83,000 | -32.6% | 127 |
| Civil Engineers | $80,000 | -16.9% | 34 |
| Statisticians | $80,000 | -21.5% | 53 |
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 Reston, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Reston, 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 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,339 | $138,370 |
| Financial Managers | $134,512 | $133,577 |
| Software Developers | $132,500 | $131,579 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $130,336 | $129,430 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Reston, VA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Reston, VA
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.