Salaries in Charlottesville, VA metro area
Typical pay for 344 jobs in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. The median for all workers is $55,180 a year ($26.53 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$55,180
Median hourly
$26.53
Workers
114,780
vs U.S. median
+8%
Highest paying jobs in Charlottesville, VA
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive | $317,900 | 180 |
| Physicians, All Other | $286,090 | 1,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $241,460 | 60 |
| Financial Manager | $170,250 | 450 |
| Sales Manager | $169,390 | 210 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $168,400 | 90 |
| Marketing Manager | $165,980 | 120 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,230 | 390 |
| Dentists, General | $162,400 | 130 |
| Human Resources Manager | $155,290 | 150 |
| Engineers, All Other | $153,340 | 50 |
| Purchasing Manager | $150,260 | 70 |
| Data Scientist | $149,800 | n/a |
| Lawyer | $149,430 | 390 |
| Physicist | $148,950 | 50 |
Most common jobs in Charlottesville, VA
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 3,040 | $99,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,800 | $30,150 |
| Retail Salesperson | 2,540 | $34,210 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,530 | $107,200 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,140 | $44,030 |
| Cashier | 2,110 | $30,930 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,080 | $45,620 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,970 | $29,700 |
| Nursing Assistant | 1,610 | $44,140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,530 | $35,710 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,470 | $34,940 |
| Software Developer | 1,390 | $128,520 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,370 | $36,960 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,200 | $36,090 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,160 | $53,100 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Virginia.
All 344 jobs by category
Management Occupations (26)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (22)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (18)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (15)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (17)Community and Social Service Occupations (10)Legal Occupations (5)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (20)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (15)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (27)Healthcare Support Occupations (12)Protective Service Occupations (11)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (5)Personal Care and Service Occupations (14)Sales and Related Occupations (14)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (34)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (3)Construction and Extraction Occupations (16)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (17)Production Occupations (16)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (13)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $81,530 | $39.20 | 1,100 |
| Budget Analyst | $86,390 | $41.53 | 50 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $66,640 | $32.04 | 830 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $78,020 | $37.51 | 350 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $65,050 | $31.27 | 50 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $70,610 | $33.95 | 130 |
| Compliance Officer | $78,540 | $37.76 | 330 |
| Cost Estimator | $78,040 | $37.52 | 120 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $105,210 | $50.58 | 180 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $83,230 | $40.02 | 200 |
| Fundraiser | $78,610 | $37.80 | 270 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $82,430 | $39.63 | 610 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $81,580 | $39.22 | 40 |
| Loan Officer | $60,610 | $29.14 | 480 |
| Logistician | $79,450 | $38.20 | 100 |
| Management Analyst | $87,100 | $41.88 | 700 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $72,010 | $34.62 | 700 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $62,280 | $29.94 | 210 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $126,940 | $61.03 | 200 |
| Project Management Specialist | $97,680 | $46.96 | 1,010 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $64,780 | $31.15 | 30 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $77,450 | $37.24 | 340 |
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $144,580 | $69.51 | 40 |
| Computer Network Architect | $116,340 | $55.93 | 110 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $68,860 | $33.11 | 100 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $144,580 | $69.51 | 220 |
| Computer Programmer | $109,770 | $52.77 | n/a |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,290 | $53.02 | 450 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $63,530 | $30.54 | 410 |
| Data Scientist | $149,800 | $72.02 | n/a |
| Database Administrator | $93,500 | $44.95 | 100 |
| Database Architect | $122,780 | $59.03 | 80 |
| Information Security Analyst | $126,340 | $60.74 | 210 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $100,270 | $48.21 | 220 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $93,290 | $44.85 | 40 |
| Software Developer | $128,520 | $61.79 | 1,390 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $111,060 | $53.39 | 130 |
| Statistician | $112,870 | $54.27 | 30 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $64,490 | $31.01 | 60 |
| Web Developer | $101,210 | $48.66 | 130 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $122,690 | $58.99 | 30 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $84,650 | $40.70 | 170 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $62,400 | $30.00 | 80 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $87,080 | $41.87 | 50 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $56,140 | $26.99 | 50 |
| Civil Engineer | $89,250 | $42.91 | n/a |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $113,510 | $54.57 | 40 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $74,100 | $35.63 | 110 |
| Electrical Engineer | $122,600 | $58.94 | 110 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $106,980 | $51.44 | 110 |
| Engineers, All Other | $153,340 | $73.72 | 50 |
| Industrial Engineer | $99,560 | $47.86 | 120 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $106,130 | $51.02 | 170 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $51,690 | $24.85 | n/a |
| Surveyor | $65,820 | $31.65 | 40 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $86,800 | $41.73 | n/a |
| Biological Technician | $66,590 | $32.02 | 280 |
| Chemical Technician | $52,600 | $25.29 | 150 |
| Chemist | $87,260 | $41.95 | 90 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $86,540 | $41.61 | 90 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $66,830 | $32.13 | 70 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $77,850 | $37.43 | 60 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $58,000 | $27.89 | n/a |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $65,540 | $31.51 | 730 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $85,170 | $40.95 | 80 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $144,580 | $69.51 | 100 |
| Physicist | $148,950 | $71.61 | 50 |
| School Psychologist | $80,900 | $38.90 | 30 |
| Social Science Research Assistant | $53,260 | $25.61 | 110 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $119,430 | $57.42 | 350 |
| Survey Researcher | $74,010 | $35.58 | 40 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $78,780 | $37.88 | 60 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,190 | $28.46 | 270 |
| Clergy | $62,370 | $29.99 | 40 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $57,900 | $27.84 | 40 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $63,330 | $30.45 | 480 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $68,370 | $32.87 | 160 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $61,970 | $29.79 | n/a |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $58,830 | $28.28 | 60 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $59,260 | $28.49 | 50 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $44,270 | $21.29 | n/a |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $57,220 | $27.51 | n/a |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $104,000 | $50.00 | 30 |
| Lawyer | $149,430 | $71.84 | 390 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $139,240 | $66.94 | 40 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $59,740 | $28.72 | 190 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $59,570 | $28.64 | 30 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $52,140 | $25.07 | 90 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $52,450 | — | 260 |
| Editor | $75,800 | $36.44 | 160 |
| Floral Designer | $40,090 | $19.27 | 40 |
| Graphic Designer | $61,700 | $29.66 | 160 |
| Interior Designer | $59,290 | $28.51 | 50 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $65,910 | $31.69 | 40 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $38,540 | $18.53 | 90 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $51,310 | $24.67 | 40 |
| Photographer | $44,290 | $21.29 | 60 |
| Producers and Directors | $54,140 | $26.03 | 80 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $76,580 | $36.82 | 380 |
| Technical Writer | $93,530 | $44.97 | 40 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $33,340 | — | 30 |
| Writers and Authors | $76,990 | $37.01 | 70 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $45,040 | $21.65 | 280 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $41,460 | $19.93 | 290 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $29,700 | $14.28 | 1,970 |
| Massage Therapist | $58,450 | $28.10 | 100 |
| Medical Assistant | $42,140 | $20.26 | 360 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $38,250 | $18.39 | 100 |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,140 | $21.22 | 1,610 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $79,770 | $38.35 | 40 |
| Phlebotomist | $40,430 | $19.44 | 110 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $33,850 | $16.27 | 60 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $74,010 | $35.58 | 80 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,480 | $18.02 | 270 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $52,700 | $25.34 | 300 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $93,160 | $44.79 | 50 |
| Firefighter | $46,860 | $22.53 | 260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $63,600 | $30.58 | 70 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $69,680 | $33.50 | 70 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $94,220 | $45.30 | 80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $41,600 | $20.00 | n/a |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,800 | $14.33 | n/a |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $60,880 | $29.27 | 410 |
| Security Guard | $42,170 | $20.28 | 340 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $61,110 | $29.38 | 40 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $48,210 | $23.18 | 650 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $61,990 | $29.80 | 180 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $33,970 | $16.33 | n/a |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $38,510 | $18.52 | 450 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,960 | $17.77 | 1,370 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $33,040 | $15.89 | 380 |
| Dishwasher | $33,090 | $15.91 | 480 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,150 | $14.50 | 2,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $45,800 | $22.02 | 970 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $32,250 | $15.50 | 30 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,210 | $16.45 | 400 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,250 | $16.46 | 280 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,210 | $14.53 | 350 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $44,030 | $21.17 | 2,140 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $48,650 | $23.39 | 200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $55,050 | $26.47 | 100 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,090 | $17.35 | 1,200 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $37,860 | $18.20 | 900 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,940 | $16.80 | 1,470 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $30,160 | $14.50 | 290 |
| Animal Caretaker | $35,190 | $16.92 | 370 |
| Childcare Worker | $34,130 | $16.41 | 350 |
| Concierge | $36,490 | $17.55 | 70 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $42,900 | $20.63 | 490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $49,290 | $23.70 | 130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $47,080 | $22.64 | 100 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,720 | $13.81 | 290 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $35,800 | $17.21 | 110 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $28,320 | $13.62 | 40 |
| Recreation Worker | $36,360 | $17.48 | 330 |
| Skincare Specialist | $40,780 | $19.60 | 60 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $35,250 | $16.95 | 80 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $29,730 | $14.30 | 40 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $61,790 | $29.71 | 70 |
| Cashier | $30,930 | $14.87 | 2,110 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $44,960 | $21.62 | 330 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $36,880 | $17.73 | 160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $80,350 | $38.63 | 170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $48,600 | $23.37 | 810 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $59,630 | $28.67 | 270 |
| Parts Salesperson | $37,420 | $17.99 | 150 |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,210 | $16.45 | 2,540 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $62,790 | $30.19 | 930 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $62,660 | $30.13 | 430 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $125,980 | $60.57 | 140 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $59,580 | $28.64 | 270 |
| Travel Agent | $49,480 | $23.79 | 90 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $35,230 | $16.94 | 180 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $43,960 | $21.14 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $60,870 | $29.26 | 40 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $52,800 | $25.38 | 30 |
| Carpenter | $56,090 | $26.97 | 630 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $51,230 | $24.63 | 90 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $69,380 | $33.35 | 100 |
| Construction Laborer | $45,080 | $21.67 | 570 |
| Electrician | $62,980 | $30.28 | 460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $78,980 | $37.97 | 680 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $47,320 | $22.75 | n/a |
| Helpers--Electricians | $45,750 | $21.99 | 100 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $37,950 | $18.25 | 40 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $51,230 | $24.63 | 120 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $59,790 | $28.75 | 310 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $45,800 | $22.02 | 180 |
| Pipelayer | $46,970 | $22.58 | 50 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $56,510 | $27.17 | 240 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $46,940 | $22.57 | n/a |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | $33,580 | $16.14 | 210 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $52,640 | $25.31 | 60 |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $49,420 | $23.76 | 50 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | $46,270 | $22.24 | 180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $75,270 | $36.19 | 220 |
| Food Batchmaker | $46,860 | $22.53 | 30 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $58,570 | $28.16 | 120 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $33,860 | $16.28 | 160 |
| Machinist | $55,600 | $26.73 | 50 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | $40,960 | $19.69 | 180 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $48,680 | $23.41 | 80 |
| Printing Press Operator | $45,340 | $21.80 | 80 |
| Production Workers, All Other | $36,120 | $17.37 | 50 |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $55,970 | $26.91 | 170 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | $62,460 | $30.03 | 80 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $57,420 | $27.61 | 90 |
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $46,260 | $22.24 | 350 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $47,950 | $23.05 | 240 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,230 | $16.46 | 150 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $37,320 | $17.94 | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $54,090 | $26.00 | 260 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $54,970 | $26.43 | 630 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,450 | $21.85 | 80 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $37,210 | $17.89 | 750 |
| Light Truck Driver | $42,520 | $20.44 | 420 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $31,580 | $15.19 | 160 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $37,540 | $18.05 | 110 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,800 | $18.18 | 360 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,710 | $17.17 | 1,530 |