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The average salary in Virginia is $73,984 per year (median, 2025). The highest-paying job in VA is Anesthesiologists at $488,310. This page covers all 746 occupations tracked by BLS in Virginia.
Data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 | Last updated: 2026-05-19
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| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | $488,310 | $388,620 | 0 |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $478,710 | $432,290 | 170 |
| 3 | Cardiologists | $461,450 | $446,630 | 810 |
| 4 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $403,430 | $412,860 | 210 |
| 5 | Radiologists | $376,270 | $380,580 | 0 |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $310,740 | $340,580 | 4,870 |
| 7 | Psychiatrists | $295,010 | $272,960 | 370 |
| 8 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $282,410 | $273,790 | 0 |
| 9 | Dermatologists | $280,060 | $327,140 | 0 |
| 10 | Nurse Anesthetists | $252,110 | $254,820 | 700 |
| 11 | Physicians, Pathologists | $240,780 | $245,900 | 110 |
| 12 | Family Medicine Physicians | $222,630 | $252,590 | 2,930 |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $201,490 | $206,920 | 17,550 |
| 14 | Dentists, General | $197,110 | $197,820 | 4,140 |
| 15 | Pediatricians, General | $195,940 | $210,010 | 750 |
| 16 | Air Traffic Controllers | $191,820 | $175,740 | 1,120 |
| 17 | Sales Managers | $191,130 | $195,390 | 9,670 |
| 18 | Marketing Managers | $187,820 | $195,940 | 6,890 |
| 19 | Financial Managers | $185,220 | $199,320 | 20,850 |
| 20 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $177,410 | $301,640 | 0 |
| 21 | Public Relations Managers | $176,340 | $192,100 | 2,610 |
| 22 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $176,160 | $184,530 | 4,390 |
| 23 | Lawyers | $167,210 | $179,240 | 18,580 |
| 24 | Purchasing Managers | $166,230 | $170,830 | 3,540 |
| 25 | Human Resources Managers | $165,980 | $175,780 | 5,770 |
| 26 | Database Architects | $160,360 | $154,550 | 5,260 |
The average salary in Virginia ($73,984) exceeds the national average.
The highest-paying job, Anesthesiologists, pays $414,326 more than the VA average.
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All salary figures for Virginia from BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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