Salaries in Lynchburg, VA metro area
Typical pay for 310 jobs in the Lynchburg, VA metro area. The median for all workers is $46,190 a year ($22.21 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$46,190
Median hourly
$22.21
Workers
97,190
vs U.S. median
-9%
Highest paying jobs in Lynchburg, VA
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $273,740 | 130 |
| Chief Executive | $219,400 | 160 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $177,430 | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $167,440 | 80 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $166,840 | 180 |
| Marketing Manager | $159,490 | 50 |
| Financial Manager | $155,370 | 220 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,360 | 100 |
| Sales Manager | $149,990 | 110 |
| Pharmacist | $144,090 | 190 |
| Human Resources Manager | $136,100 | 80 |
| Managers, All Other | $130,580 | 120 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $129,640 | 180 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,320 | 320 |
| Optometrist | $128,010 | 40 |
Most common jobs in Lynchburg, VA
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,280 | $28,220 |
| Retail Salesperson | 2,950 | $30,570 |
| Cashier | 2,810 | $28,390 |
| Registered Nurse | 2,200 | $80,450 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,120 | $27,810 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,080 | $30,960 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,930 | $95,040 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,590 | $31,500 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,440 | $40,220 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,410 | $55,020 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,410 | $36,780 |
| Nursing Assistant | 1,300 | $43,660 |
| Customer Service Representative | 1,220 | $37,670 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,100 | $36,080 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,080 | $50,470 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Virginia.
All 310 jobs by category
Management Occupations (21)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (19)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (10)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (8)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (6)Community and Social Service Occupations (10)Legal Occupations (4)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (17)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (5)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (24)Healthcare Support Occupations (10)Protective Service Occupations (12)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (13)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (6)Personal Care and Service Occupations (11)Sales and Related Occupations (14)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (34)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (1)Construction and Extraction Occupations (21)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (18)Production Occupations (32)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (14)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $78,990 | $37.98 | 680 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $60,250 | $28.97 | 350 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $70,760 | $34.02 | 320 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $65,190 | $31.34 | 120 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $65,990 | $31.73 | 60 |
| Compliance Officer | $63,780 | $30.66 | 280 |
| Cost Estimator | $74,570 | $35.85 | 170 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,830 | $39.82 | 120 |
| Fundraiser | $62,680 | $30.14 | 90 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $69,490 | $33.41 | 430 |
| Loan Officer | $58,550 | $28.15 | 140 |
| Logistician | $78,520 | $37.75 | 80 |
| Management Analyst | $84,990 | $40.86 | 320 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $60,310 | $29.00 | 430 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $45,890 | $22.06 | 70 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $89,650 | $43.10 | 120 |
| Project Management Specialist | $94,690 | $45.52 | 740 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $49,120 | $23.62 | 30 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $72,580 | $34.90 | 250 |
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $108,940 | $52.37 | 70 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $60,360 | $29.02 | 140 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $86,830 | $41.75 | 40 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,170 | $47.20 | 250 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $54,530 | $26.22 | 270 |
| Database Administrator | $79,910 | $38.42 | 70 |
| Information Security Analyst | $121,340 | $58.34 | 90 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $94,660 | $45.51 | 200 |
| Software Developer | $109,840 | $52.81 | 510 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $102,250 | $49.16 | 50 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $57,310 | $27.55 | 50 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,100 | $46.20 | 170 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,910 | $37.46 | 80 |
| Electrical Engineer | $98,670 | $47.44 | 160 |
| Industrial Engineer | $99,900 | $48.03 | 330 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $60,930 | $29.30 | 50 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $94,630 | $45.50 | 200 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $48,410 | $23.27 | 40 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Technician | $62,710 | $30.15 | 50 |
| Chemist | $63,960 | $30.75 | 50 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,770 | $46.04 | n/a |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $77,650 | $37.33 | 60 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $86,480 | $41.58 | 100 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $85,410 | $41.06 | 60 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $53,110 | $25.54 | 310 |
| Clergy | $43,990 | $21.15 | 40 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $57,350 | $27.57 | 30 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $58,990 | $28.36 | 250 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $61,190 | $29.42 | 80 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,320 | $28.04 | 90 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $46,320 | $22.27 | 110 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $45,120 | $21.69 | 80 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $36,530 | $17.56 | 380 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $60,220 | $28.95 | 780 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $104,000 | $50.00 | 40 |
| Lawyer | $122,110 | $58.71 | 250 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $50,660 | $24.35 | 140 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $50,060 | $24.07 | 60 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,950 | — | 60 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $59,600 | $28.65 | 30 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $50,470 | — | 1,080 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $54,640 | $26.27 | 70 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $49,900 | — | 40 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $58,390 | $28.07 | 110 |
| Library Technician | $29,050 | $13.96 | 40 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $60,310 | — | 370 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $30,070 | $14.46 | 350 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $58,290 | — | 890 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $36,400 | $17.50 | 120 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $57,940 | — | 150 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $60,880 | — | 50 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $56,470 | — | 130 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $27,360 | $13.16 | 580 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $31,570 | — | 930 |
| Tutor | $35,150 | $16.90 | 50 |
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaches and Scouts | $46,680 | — | 290 |
| Graphic Designer | $49,020 | $23.57 | 80 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $38,050 | $18.29 | 80 |
| Producers and Directors | $60,510 | $29.09 | 50 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $60,990 | $29.32 | 170 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $45,110 | $21.69 | 230 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $35,880 | $17.25 | 50 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,810 | $13.37 | 2,120 |
| Medical Assistant | $40,210 | $19.33 | 450 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $36,440 | $17.52 | 50 |
| Nursing Assistant | $43,660 | $20.99 | 1,300 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,230 | $37.61 | 40 |
| Phlebotomist | $38,460 | $18.49 | 120 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $75,420 | $36.26 | 150 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $34,940 | $16.80 | 120 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $49,290 | $23.70 | 300 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $96,430 | $46.36 | 90 |
| Firefighter | $45,450 | $21.85 | 260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $58,620 | $28.18 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $98,070 | $47.15 | 100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $44,170 | $21.24 | 30 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $73,230 | $35.21 | 40 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,650 | $13.77 | 170 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $58,150 | $27.96 | 430 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $45,060 | $21.66 | 60 |
| School Bus Monitor | $30,240 | $14.54 | 70 |
| Security Guard | $49,480 | $23.79 | 570 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $44,350 | $21.32 | 290 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $56,930 | $27.37 | 90 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,290 | $14.08 | 310 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,120 | $16.89 | 550 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,080 | $16.87 | 1,000 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,890 | $14.37 | 330 |
| Dishwasher | $28,660 | $13.78 | 340 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,220 | $13.57 | 3,280 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $39,640 | $19.06 | 840 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,800 | $14.81 | 490 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,010 | $16.35 | 290 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,750 | $13.34 | 250 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $36,780 | $17.69 | 1,410 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $41,270 | $19.84 | 140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $50,090 | $24.08 | 110 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $31,500 | $15.15 | 1,590 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $35,400 | $17.02 | 670 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $31,490 | $15.14 | 660 |
| Pest Control Worker | $43,680 | $21.00 | 50 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,430 | $13.19 | 130 |
| Animal Caretaker | $28,800 | $13.85 | 220 |
| Childcare Worker | $29,500 | $14.19 | 280 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $36,460 | $17.53 | 260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $46,630 | $22.42 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $41,930 | $20.16 | 50 |
| Funeral Attendant | $28,300 | $13.60 | 100 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $59,870 | $28.78 | 40 |
| Recreation Worker | $33,970 | $16.33 | n/a |
| Residential Advisor | $34,660 | $16.66 | 70 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $33,120 | $15.92 | 40 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $62,090 | $29.85 | 40 |
| Cashier | $28,390 | $13.65 | 2,810 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,880 | $18.69 | 350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $87,290 | $41.96 | 210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $45,290 | $21.77 | 960 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $47,990 | $23.07 | 380 |
| Parts Salesperson | $36,060 | $17.34 | 270 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $59,880 | $28.79 | 90 |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,570 | $14.70 | 2,950 |
| Sales Engineer | $97,540 | $46.89 | 40 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $59,650 | $28.68 | 620 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $51,730 | $24.87 | 790 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $122,560 | $58.92 | 120 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $49,860 | $23.97 | 250 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $36,100 | $17.36 | 40 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $28,650 | $13.78 | 100 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $48,210 | $23.18 | 470 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,620 | $16.65 | 250 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $34,890 | $16.78 | 280 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $59,130 | $28.43 | 350 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $55,020 | $26.45 | 1,410 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,520 | $21.89 | 300 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $36,080 | $17.35 | 1,100 |
| Light Truck Driver | $35,140 | $16.89 | 460 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $32,830 | $15.78 | 40 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,020 | $16.84 | 180 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $47,670 | $22.92 | 90 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $35,370 | $17.00 | 170 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $30,960 | $14.88 | 2,080 |