Average salary in Virginia
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Virginia is $74,040 a year and the median is $55,690, across 4,109,320 jobs (BLS May 2025). Virginia ranks #11 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $74,040 |
| Median salary | $55,690 |
| Median hourly wage | $26.78 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $30,530 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $139,010 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $57,474 |
Highest-paying jobs in Virginia
- Chief Executive: $310,740
- Physician: $278,530
- Family Medicine Physician: $222,630
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $201,490
- Dentist: $197,110
- Sales Manager: $191,130
- Marketing Manager: $187,820
- Financial Manager: $185,220
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $176,160
- Lawyer: $167,210
- Purchasing Manager: $166,230
- Manager: $166,230
- Human Resources Manager: $165,980
- Natural Sciences Manager: $150,570
- Engineer: $148,160
- Pharmacist: $144,060
- Computer Network Architect: $141,340
- Computer Occupation: $139,030
- Software Engineer: $136,460
- Physician Assistant: $135,940
Most common jobs in Virginia
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 104,460 | $30,110 |
| General and Operations Manager | 103,590 | $122,080 |
| Retail Salesperson | 100,290 | $34,240 |
| Software Engineer | 88,280 | $136,460 |
| Cashier | 83,890 | $30,580 |
| Registered Nurse | 77,490 | $93,600 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 70,070 | $30,300 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 69,660 | $36,380 |
| Office Clerk | 66,550 | $46,410 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 65,970 | $35,170 |
| Customer Service Representative | 59,850 | $42,730 |
| Management Analyst | 59,620 | $117,580 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 59,370 | $44,760 |
| Laborer and Freight | 58,000 | $39,380 |
| Truck Driver | 48,750 | $56,860 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Virginia?
$74,040 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $55,690 ($26.78/hour), per BLS May 2025. Virginia ranks #11 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Virginia?
Chief Executive ($310,740), Physician ($278,530), Family Medicine Physician ($222,630), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Virginia?
Earning more than the median of $55,690 puts you above half of Virginia workers; the top 10% earn over $139,010.