State Median Salary
$87,469
Total DOL Filings
147,938
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National average = 100
Virginia vs National Average
Virginia
$87,469
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Virginia median DOL salary is +76.7% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Virginia
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 20,112 | $80,942 | Capital One Services, LLC |
| McLean, VA | 17,284 | $93,103 | Capital One Services, LLC |
| Herndon, VA | 15,292 | $90,473 | Amazon Web Services Inc |
| Reston, VA | 14,054 | $92,206 | Hexaware Technologies Inc. |
| Arlington, VA | 9,047 | $101,883 | AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC |
| Ashburn, VA | 6,860 | $88,992 | ANIRA SOLUTIONS INC |
| Sterling, VA | 6,383 | $84,736 | REI Systems Inc. |
| Fairfax, VA | 5,509 | $81,524 | Akvarr,Inc |
| Norfolk, VA | 4,685 | $82,450 | Anthem, Inc |
| Chantilly, VA | 4,591 | $84,322 | SYSCOM, INC. |
Top Employers in Virginia
Highest-Paying Occupations in Virginia
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontists | $273,000 | N/A | 9 |
| Physicians, All Other | $270,400 | N/A | 6 |
| Chief Executives | $180,500 | N/A | 88 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $153,000 | -30.3% | 52 |
| Software Developers | $133,640 | -0.6% | 88 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $129,764 | -23.1% | 114 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,900 | -33.2% | 581 |
| Dentists, General | $124,894 | -31.6% | 174 |
| Optometrists | $123,600 | N/A | 13 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $121,139 | -13% | 27 |
| Financial Managers | $120,000 | -29.5% | 146 |
| Pharmacists | $119,829 | -12.8% | 282 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $115,731 | +2% | 43 |
| Marketing Managers | $114,659 | -35.3% | 148 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $112,500 | +8.9% | 153 |
| Managers, All Other | $112,026 | -31.1% | 40 |
| Sales Engineers | $102,877 | -23.8% | 263 |
| Purchasing Managers | $101,450 | -37.1% | 20 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | -20.4% | 10 |
| Economists | $100,000 | -32.4% | 353 |
BLS Wage Survey - Virginia
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Public Relations Managers | $173,880 | N/A |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $171,300 | 480 |
| Sales Managers | $170,970 | 9,520 |
| Financial Managers | $170,290 | 20,590 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $168,780 | 4,070 |
| Physicists | $164,180 | 1,260 |
| Political Scientists | $163,950 | 660 |
| Managers, All Other | $162,610 | 22,210 |
| Human Resources Managers | $161,690 | 5,910 |
| Purchasing Managers | $161,300 | 3,630 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Virginia?
Virginia has a cost of living index of
100.7 (national average = 100), meaning it is
0.7% more expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Virginia has the purchasing power equivalent of
$99,305 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodontists | $273,000 | $271,102 |
| Physicians, All Other | $270,400 | $268,520 |
| Chief Executives | $180,500 | $179,245 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $153,000 | $151,936 |
| Software Developers | $133,640 | $132,711 |
Salary Trend in Virginia
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Virginia
Compare Virginia to Another State
See how Virginia stacks up against other states.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.