Median DOL Salary
$82,631
Total DOL Filings
1,417
Companies Hiring
332
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Roanoke, VA$82,631
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Roanoke, VA is 35.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Roanoke
Highest-Paying Occupations in Roanoke
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $145,000 | -20.6% | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $115,419 | -40.2% | 11 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $80,278 | -35.5% | 8 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $80,000 | -35% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $76,775 | -36.1% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $75,336 | -38.4% | 77 |
| Sales Engineers | $75,000 | -44.5% | 10 |
| Management Analysts | $70,720 | -35.5% | 10 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $70,574 | -32.2% | 5 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $70,054 | -43.6% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $64,480 | -35.1% | 22 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,816 | -37.6% | 23 |
| Cost Estimators | $57,960 | -23.7% | 7 |
| Civil Engineers | $57,744 | -40% | 6 |
| Industrial Engineers | $55,000 | -45% | 13 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $50,000 | -40% | 5 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $48,818 | -55.3% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $47,850 | -66.3% | 8 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $47,778 | -43.3% | 13 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $43,191 | -54.6% | 34 |
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 Roanoke, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Roanoke, 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 | $145,000 | $143,992 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $115,419 | $114,617 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $80,278 | $79,719 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $80,000 | $79,444 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $76,775 | $76,241 |
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.