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Highest paying jobs in Virginia after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Virginia, anesthesiologist pays most: $488,310 a year, and a single filer keeps about $305,889 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Virginia tax. 1 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Virginia paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Virginia?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Virginia after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Anesthesiologist	$488,310	$305,889
2	Orthopedic Surgeon	$478,710	$300,427
3	Cardiologist	$461,450	$290,606
4	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon	$403,430	$257,593
5	Radiologist	$376,270	$242,138
6	Other Surgeon	$360,510	$233,171
7	Chief Executive	$310,740	$204,852
8	Psychiatrist	$295,010	$195,902
9	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$282,410	$188,732
10	Dermatologist	$280,060	$187,395
11	Other Physician	$278,530	$186,524
12	Nurse Anesthetist	$252,110	$170,885
13	Pathologist	$240,780	$164,098
14	Family Medicine Physician	$222,630	$153,226
15	IT Manager	$201,490	$139,253
16	General Dentist	$197,110	$136,253
17	General Pediatrician	$195,940	$135,448
18	Air Traffic Controller	$191,820	$132,613
19	Sales Manager	$191,130	$132,139
20	Marketing Manager	$187,820	$129,861
21	Financial Manager	$185,220	$128,072
22	Other Legal Support Worker	$179,960	$124,735
23	Ophthalmologist	$177,410	$123,139
24	Public Relations Manager	$176,340	$122,469
25	Engineering Manager	$176,160	$122,356

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Virginia: Emergency Medicine Physician.

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Every job with a median in Virginia: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Anesthesiologist	$488,310	$305,889	–
Orthopedic Surgeon	$478,710	$300,427	170
Cardiologist	$461,450	$290,606	810
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon	$403,430	$257,593	210
Radiologist	$376,270	$242,138	–
Other Surgeon	$360,510	$233,171	260
Chief Executive	$310,740	$204,852	4,870
Psychiatrist	$295,010	$195,902	370
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$282,410	$188,732	–
Dermatologist	$280,060	$187,395	–
Other Physician	$278,530	$186,524	8,480
Nurse Anesthetist	$252,110	$170,885	700
Pathologist	$240,780	$164,098	110
Family Medicine Physician	$222,630	$153,226	2,930
IT Manager	$201,490	$139,253	17,550
General Dentist	$197,110	$136,253	4,140
General Pediatrician	$195,940	$135,448	750
Air Traffic Controller	$191,820	$132,613	1,120
Sales Manager	$191,130	$132,139	9,670
Marketing Manager	$187,820	$129,861	6,890
Financial Manager	$185,220	$128,072	20,850
Other Legal Support Worker	$179,960	$124,735	–
Ophthalmologist	$177,410	$123,139	–
Public Relations Manager	$176,340	$122,469	2,610
Engineering Manager	$176,160	$122,356	4,390
Lawyer	$167,210	$116,754	18,580
Other Manager	$166,230	$116,140	21,560
Purchasing Manager	$166,230	$116,140	3,540
Human Resources Manager	$165,980	$115,984	5,770
Database Architect	$160,360	$112,465	5,260
Computer Research Scientist	$157,390	$110,606	3,590
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$153,660	$108,271	–
Natural Sciences Manager	$150,570	$106,337	1,470
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$148,400	$104,979	180
Other Engineer	$148,160	$104,828	5,060
Mathematician	$148,030	$104,747	400
Physicist	$145,040	$102,875	940
Pharmacist	$144,060	$102,262	7,980
Fundraising Manager	$143,730	$102,055	880
Aerospace Engineer	$143,210	$101,730	2,540
Medical Dosimetrist	$142,830	$101,492	90
Computer Network Architect	$141,340	$100,559	9,380
Other Social Scientist	$140,670	$100,140	3,380
Other Psychologist	$140,640	$100,121	510
Computer Hardware Engineer	$139,030	$99,113	1,720
Other Computer Occupation	$139,030	$99,113	17,000
Economist	$137,590	$98,211	950
Training and Development Manager	$137,520	$98,168	1,050
Software Developer	$136,460	$97,504	88,280
Chemical Engineer	$136,380	$97,454	790
Law Professor	$136,270	$97,385	400
Physician Assistant	$135,940	$97,179	4,340
Nurse Midwive	$135,710	$97,035	–
Information Security Analyst	$134,900	$96,528	19,120
Podiatrist	$133,640	$95,739	260
Forestry Professor	$132,820	$95,225	60
Hydrologist	$132,080	$94,762	40
Actuary	$131,900	$94,650	440
Optometrist	$131,570	$94,443	1,110
Administrative Services Manager	$130,850	$93,992	2,850
Operations Research Analyst	$129,460	$93,122	6,980
Health Services Manager	$129,270	$93,003	10,210
Astronomer	$128,930	$92,790	–
Nuclear Engineer	$128,890	$92,765	–
Economics Professor	$128,790	$92,703	460
Web Developer	$128,380	$92,446	4,590
Technical Sales Representative	$128,270	$92,377	6,060
Industrial Production Manager	$128,230	$92,352	2,570
Nurse Practitioner	$127,810	$92,089	7,110
Veterinarian	$126,730	$91,413	2,700
Financial Risk Specialist	$126,510	$91,275	1,770
Data Scientist	$126,430	$91,225	8,920
Materials Scientist	$124,150	$89,798	100
General and Operations Manager	$122,080	$88,502	103,590
Engineering Professor	$121,880	$88,377	1,070
Computer Programmer	$121,610	$88,204	3,070
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$121,590	$88,191	10,160
College Administrator	$120,840	$87,707	–
Computer Systems Analyst	$120,840	$87,707	23,190
Project Management Specialist	$120,840	$87,707	43,860
Electronics Engineer	$119,990	$87,158	3,280
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$119,940	$87,125	230
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$119,140	$86,609	3,380
Construction Manager	$119,110	$86,589	7,290
Electrical Engineer	$119,030	$86,537	7,260
Other Media Equipment Worker	$117,640	$85,640	400
Management Analyst	$117,580	$85,601	59,620
Materials Engineer	$116,720	$85,045	620
Facilities Manager	$116,540	$84,929	2,950
Statistician	$114,920	$83,882	720
Detective	$112,760	$82,487	3,180
Other Artist and Related Worker	$111,530	$81,692	180
Network and Systems Administrator	$109,610	$80,452	12,430
Other Education Administrator	$108,820	$79,942	1,480
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$108,250	$79,574	280
Geographer	$108,020	$79,425	130
Health Specialties Professor	$106,880	$78,689	5,040
Computer Science Professor	$106,780	$78,624	1,670
Biomedical Engineer	$106,140	$78,211	330
K-12 Education Administrator	$106,100	$78,185	8,470
Architecture Professor	$105,940	$78,081	230
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$105,780	$77,978	70
Financial and Investment Analyst	$105,490	$77,791	10,410
Budget Analyst	$105,470	$77,778	2,730
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$105,330	$77,687	230
Musician and Singer	$105,248	$77,634	400
Mining and Geological Engineer	$104,960	$77,448	150
Environmental Engineer	$104,940	$77,435	1,010
Health and Safety Engineer	$104,920	$77,422	380
Commercial Pilot	$104,890	$77,403	1,130
Environmental Science Professor	$104,730	$77,300	300
Physics Professor	$104,490	$77,145	610
Mechanical Engineer	$104,180	$76,944	7,470
Financial Examiner	$104,060	$76,867	1,280
Judge and Magistrate	$104,000	$76,828	1,270
Business Professor	$103,860	$76,738	2,450
Radiation Therapist	$103,310	$76,382	500
Dental Hygienist	$102,950	$76,150	3,770
Personal Financial Advisor	$102,640	$75,950	6,340
Industrial Engineer	$102,550	$75,891	5,580
Credit Analyst	$102,430	$75,814	2,460
Historian	$101,920	$75,484	180
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$101,820	$75,420	430
Physical Therapist	$101,450	$75,181	7,630
Political Science Professor	$101,430	$75,168	830
Police Supervisor	$101,230	$75,039	3,750
Art Director	$101,150	$74,987	670
Occupational Therapist	$100,710	$74,703	4,150
Genetic Counselor	$99,960	$74,218	100
Emergency Management Director	$99,860	$74,154	450
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$99,390	$73,850	910
Nuclear Technician	$98,930	$73,553	680
Logistician	$98,920	$73,546	10,540
Labor Relations Specialist	$98,730	$73,424	990
MRI Technologist	$98,640	$73,366	1,070
Other Engineering Technician	$98,410	$73,217	3,720
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$98,170	$73,062	9,020
Firefighting Supervisor	$97,780	$72,810	3,300
Architect	$97,680	$72,745	2,130
Civil Engineer	$97,120	$72,384	11,350
Chemist	$96,650	$72,080	1,640
Speech-Language Pathologist	$96,250	$71,822	4,460
Other Biological Scientist	$96,030	$71,679	1,650
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$95,660	$71,440	2,160
Signal and Track Switch Repairer	$95,620	$71,415	170
Social and Community Service Manager	$94,970	$70,995	3,300
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$94,790	$70,878	370
Other Social Sciences Professor	$94,740	$70,846	90
Anthropology Professor	$94,260	$70,536	230
Fashion Designer	$94,120	$70,446	100
Medical Scientist	$93,620	$70,123	4,560
Registered Nurse	$93,600	$70,110	77,490
Technical Writer	$93,600	$70,110	2,280
Food Scientist and Technologist	$93,590	$70,103	70
Database Administrator	$93,320	$69,929	5,940
Accountant and Auditor	$93,290	$69,909	47,100
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$92,930	$69,677	340
Other Financial Specialist	$92,930	$69,677	5,070
Other Social Worker	$92,930	$69,677	860
Occupational Safety Specialist	$90,800	$68,301	3,910
Locomotive Engineer	$90,780	$68,288	790
Drilling Machine Operator	$90,390	$68,036	100
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$89,210	$67,274	22,120
Geoscientist	$88,390	$66,744	300
Chiropractor	$88,030	$66,511	900
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$87,860	$66,402	240
Ship Captain and Mate	$87,610	$66,240	2,270
Other Treating Practitioner	$87,530	$66,188	–
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$86,660	$65,626	860
Clinical Psychologist	$86,520	$65,536	2,140
Gas Plant Operator	$86,500	$65,523	400
Urban and Regional Planner	$86,030	$65,219	1,740
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$85,960	$65,174	300
History Professor	$85,910	$65,142	760
School Psychologist	$85,670	$64,987	1,200
Avionics Technician	$85,660	$64,980	250
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$85,310	$64,754	620
Other Teacher	$85,280	$64,735	3,020
Other Business Operations Specialist	$85,200	$64,683	45,160
Writer and Author	$85,000	$64,554	1,530
Epidemiologist	$84,930	$64,509	220
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$84,750	$64,393	360
Other Professor	$84,060	$63,947	1,580
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$83,880	$63,831	350
Rail Car Repairer	$83,720	$63,727	210
Instructional Coordinator	$83,230	$63,411	5,830
Respiratory Therapist	$82,910	$63,204	3,340
Library Science Professor	$82,880	$63,185	100
Nursing Professor	$82,550	$62,971	1,670
Ship Engineer	$82,370	$62,855	1,450
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$82,230	$62,765	1,480
Environmental Scientist	$82,230	$62,765	2,850
Aircraft Mechanic	$82,200	$62,745	2,260
Human Resources Specialist	$82,090	$62,674	28,540
Insurance Underwriter	$81,870	$62,532	2,470
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$81,850	$62,519	140
Funeral Home Manager	$81,700	$62,422	310
Other Life Scientist	$81,600	$62,358	350
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$81,510	$62,300	380
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$81,470	$62,274	–
Landscape Architect	$81,380	$62,216	570
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$81,190	$62,093	3,500
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$81,080	$62,022	330
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$81,040	$61,996	270
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$80,770	$61,822	16,910
Radiologic Technologist	$80,670	$61,757	5,140
Editor	$80,590	$61,705	2,720
Cost Estimator	$80,530	$61,666	5,840
Watch and Clock Repairer	$80,410	$61,589	–
Compliance Officer	$80,380	$61,570	15,190
Public Relations Specialist	$80,380	$61,570	9,990
Chemistry Professor	$80,330	$61,537	760
Executive Assistant	$80,330	$61,537	10,360
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$80,230	$61,473	320
Audiologist	$80,010	$61,331	260
Marriage and Family Therapist	$79,900	$61,260	930
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$79,900	$61,260	900
Property and Real Estate Manager	$79,810	$61,201	5,570
Electrical Engineering Technician	$79,540	$61,027	4,670
Arbitrator and Mediator	$79,530	$61,020	120
Biological Science Professor	$79,190	$60,801	1,760
Telecom Line Installer	$79,090	$60,736	4,120
Surgical Assistant	$78,910	$60,620	1,000
Film and Video Editor	$78,740	$60,510	–
Construction Supervisor	$78,640	$60,446	24,970
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$78,420	$60,303	240
Loan Officer	$78,320	$60,239	8,790
Mining Roof Bolter	$78,260	$60,200	110
Sociology Professor	$78,120	$60,110	400
Psychology Professor	$77,950	$60,000	1,050
Microbiologist	$77,820	$59,916	280
Training and Development Specialist	$77,690	$59,832	15,570
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$77,570	$59,754	650
Librarian	$77,430	$59,664	4,590
Conservation Scientist	$77,380	$59,632	480
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$77,380	$59,632	1,510
Other Special Education Teacher	$77,280	$59,567	540
Real Estate Broker	$77,270	$59,561	1,500
Social Work Professor	$77,180	$59,502	390
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$77,140	$59,477	1,990
Education Professor	$77,060	$59,425	1,630
Market Research Analyst	$76,980	$59,373	25,610
Underground Loading Machine Operator	$76,900	$59,322	190
Cardiovascular Technologist	$76,880	$59,309	2,410
Network Support Specialist	$76,760	$59,231	5,650
Farm and Home Management Educator	$76,710	$59,199	520
Power Line Installer	$76,590	$59,121	2,920
Other Counselor	$76,450	$59,031	470
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$76,080	$58,792	1,540
Mathematical Science Professor	$75,830	$58,630	1,570
Construction Inspector	$75,660	$58,520	6,550
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$75,650	$58,514	670
High School Vocational Teacher	$75,580	$58,469	3,500
Hearing Aid Specialist	$75,300	$58,288	210
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$74,960	$58,068	1,130
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$74,880	$58,017	570
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$74,870	$58,010	2,840
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$74,800	$57,965	310
CNC Programmer	$74,390	$57,700	330
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$74,240	$57,603	7,860
Production Supervisor	$74,150	$57,545	13,530
Foreign Language Professor	$74,000	$57,448	890
Soil and Plant Scientist	$73,920	$57,396	140
Physical Therapist Assistant	$73,760	$57,293	3,370
Communications Professor	$73,750	$57,287	790
Power Plant Operator	$73,640	$57,216	590
Talent and Sports Agent	$73,400	$57,061	110
Calibration Technician	$72,730	$56,628	330
Services Sales Representative	$72,640	$56,570	41,390
Fundraiser	$72,610	$56,550	4,010
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$72,340	$56,376	290
Graphic Designer	$72,310	$56,356	4,740
Airfield Operations Specialist	$72,250	$56,318	280
High School Teacher	$72,170	$56,266	31,100
Forester	$71,990	$56,150	340
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$71,320	$55,717	1,570
Food Service Manager	$71,230	$55,659	3,820
Surveyor	$71,070	$55,555	1,360
Other Therapist	$70,890	$55,439	420
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$70,460	$55,161	100
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker	$70,260	$55,032	1,080
Transportation Security Screener	$69,910	$54,806	1,870
Other Social Service Specialist	$69,810	$54,741	2,190
Mechanical Drafter	$69,630	$54,625	630
Other Media Worker	$69,420	$54,489	130
Forensic Science Technician	$68,900	$54,154	770
Transportation Inspector	$68,610	$53,966	330
High School Special Education Teacher	$68,400	$53,831	6,380
Control and Valve Installer	$68,000	$53,572	820
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$67,790	$53,436	660
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$67,740	$53,404	7,440
School and Career Counselor	$67,660	$53,352	9,450
Surgical Technologist	$67,580	$53,301	1,910
Boilermaker	$67,540	$53,275	150
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$67,460	$53,223	640
English Professor	$67,330	$53,139	1,810
Other Science Technician	$67,240	$53,081	2,710
Other Drafter	$67,220	$53,068	170
Office Supervisor	$67,170	$53,036	35,160
Civil Engineering Technician	$67,100	$52,991	1,480
Lodging Manager	$66,990	$52,920	–
Farmer and Rancher	$66,780	$52,784	50
Crane and Tower Operator	$66,600	$52,668	1,120
Healthcare Social Worker	$66,550	$52,635	3,070
Fish and Game Warden	$66,540	$52,629	180
Pump Operator	$66,500	$52,603	150
Industrial Engineering Technician	$66,310	$52,461	1,270
Judicial Law Clerk	$65,940	$52,185	380
Producer and Director	$65,900	$52,156	2,820
Police Officer	$65,870	$52,133	19,970
Other Personal Service Manager	$65,800	$52,081	80
Elementary School Teacher	$65,550	$51,894	37,880
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$65,500	$51,857	1,420
Food Science Technician	$65,360	$51,753	150
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$65,320	$51,723	310
Camera Equipment Repairer	$65,170	$51,611	–
IT Support Specialist	$65,040	$51,514	20,910
Gas Compressor Operator	$64,990	$51,477	40
Licensed Practical Nurse	$64,920	$51,424	15,550
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$64,650	$51,223	280
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$64,540	$51,141	700
Mental Health Social Worker	$64,240	$50,917	3,670
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$64,190	$50,880	2,230
Stationary Engineer	$64,150	$50,850	350
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$64,120	$50,828	100
Tool and Die Maker	$64,050	$50,775	390
Health Education Specialist	$64,040	$50,768	690
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$64,020	$50,753	9,470
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$63,990	$50,731	10,250
Real Estate Sales Agent	$63,980	$50,723	5,750
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$63,950	$50,701	4,340
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$63,920	$50,678	80
Kindergarten Teacher	$63,920	$50,678	3,740
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$63,820	$50,604	3,000
Embalmer	$63,810	$50,596	120
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$63,690	$50,507	570
Rigger	$63,620	$50,455	1,920
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor	$63,580	$50,425	80
Middle School Teacher	$63,520	$50,380	18,290
Continuous Mining Machine Operator	$63,480	$50,350	230
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$63,450	$50,328	2,600
Motorboat Mechanic	$63,450	$50,328	–
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$63,410	$50,298	530
Wholesale Sales Representative	$63,400	$50,291	22,570
Chef and Head Cook	$63,270	$50,194	3,600
Interpreter and Translator	$63,030	$50,014	1,630
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$63,000	$49,992	760
Animal Trainer	$62,960	$49,962	720
Financial Services Sales Agent	$62,910	$49,925	11,320
Electrician	$62,900	$49,918	23,630
Other Woodworker	$62,730	$49,791	40
Postal Service Clerk	$62,610	$49,701	1,980
Brokerage Clerk	$62,560	$49,664	750
Interior Designer	$62,560	$49,664	1,550
Occupational Safety Technician	$62,380	$49,530	840
Commercial Diver	$62,340	$49,500	–
Bailiff	$62,290	$49,462	320
Traffic Technician	$62,270	$49,448	90
Massage Therapist	$62,220	$49,410	2,730
News Reporter and Journalist	$62,140	$49,351	1,110
Transportation Supervisor	$62,130	$49,343	14,830
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$62,070	$49,298	7,900
Other Underground Mining Operator	$61,990	$49,239	50
Subway and Streetcar Operator	$61,970	$49,224	–
Jeweler	$61,940	$49,201	240
Other Plant and System Operator	$61,940	$49,201	180
Athletic Trainer	$61,860	$49,142	830
Production and Planning Clerk	$61,780	$49,082	8,490
Professional Athlete	$61,500	$48,873	–
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator	$61,410	$48,806	110
Telecom Equipment Installer	$61,340	$48,754	3,310
Child and Family Social Worker	$61,330	$48,746	9,410
Machinist	$61,290	$48,716	5,660
Recreational Therapist	$61,270	$48,702	570
Diesel Mechanic	$61,090	$48,567	8,070
Medical Equipment Repairer	$61,070	$48,552	1,360
Clinical Lab Technologist	$61,050	$48,537	7,150
Other Financial Clerk	$61,040	$48,530	740
Event Planner	$60,930	$48,448	4,230
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$60,790	$48,343	2,130
Security Supervisor	$60,790	$48,343	2,120
Insurance Sales Agent	$60,520	$48,142	9,480
Paramedic	$60,480	$48,112	1,960
Plumber	$60,470	$48,105	13,780
Lighting Technician	$60,340	$48,008	190
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$60,260	$47,948	2,300
Other Designer	$60,000	$47,754	50
Other Mathematical Scientist	$59,990	$47,747	180
Chemical Equipment Operator	$59,970	$47,732	2,040
Pile Driver Operator	$59,910	$47,687	150
Mental Health Counselor	$59,880	$47,665	17,940
Home Appliance Repairer	$59,820	$47,620	870
HVAC Technician	$59,730	$47,553	14,690
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$59,610	$47,463	1,800
Separating Machine Operator	$59,480	$47,366	2,130
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$59,480	$47,366	1,150
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$59,420	$47,321	3,460
Auto Mechanic	$59,330	$47,254	17,880
Geological Technician	$59,290	$47,224	–
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$59,260	$47,202	270
Glazier	$59,260	$47,202	890
Welder	$59,180	$47,142	10,100
Health Information Technologist	$59,060	$47,053	770
Music Director and Composer	$59,050	$47,045	370
Religious Education Director	$59,020	$47,023	380
Refinery Operator	$58,970	$46,986	250
Probation Officer	$58,820	$46,874	2,730
Firefighter	$58,670	$46,762	11,160
Set and Exhibit Designer	$58,650	$46,747	120
Tax Preparer	$58,520	$46,650	1,960
Camera Operator	$58,440	$46,590	420
Landscaping Supervisor	$58,400	$46,561	3,380
Postal Mail Sorter	$58,300	$46,486	2,420
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$58,250	$46,449	3,400
Curator	$58,200	$46,411	450
Broadcast Technician	$57,940	$46,217	710
Vocational Instructor	$57,820	$46,128	1,860
Auto Body Repairer	$57,760	$46,083	3,720
Construction Equipment Operator	$57,160	$45,635	12,100
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$57,010	$45,524	1,350
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$57,000	$45,516	110
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$56,990	$45,509	670
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$56,860	$45,412	48,750
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$56,760	$45,337	2,440
Milling Machine Operator	$56,410	$45,076	90
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$56,310	$45,001	370
Medical Appliance Technician	$56,260	$44,964	260
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$56,230	$44,942	460
Private Detective and Investigator	$56,160	$44,889	1,280
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$55,840	$44,651	2,480
Dispensing Optician	$55,820	$44,636	1,860
Carpenter	$55,690	$44,539	20,460
Earth Driller	$55,470	$44,375	440
Clergy	$55,430	$44,345	1,220
Legal Secretary	$55,320	$44,263	2,380
Court Reporter	$55,210	$44,181	320
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$55,120	$44,114	–
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$55,070	$44,076	190
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$54,990	$44,017	120
Brickmason and Blockmason	$54,680	$43,785	2,350
Procurement Clerk	$54,660	$43,770	930
Forest and Conservation Worker	$54,560	$43,696	–
Forging Machine Operator	$54,230	$43,450	560
Title Examiner	$54,230	$43,450	1,340
Audio and Video Technician	$53,960	$43,248	1,900
Structural Metal Fabricator	$53,940	$43,233	1,220
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$53,590	$42,972	430
Biological Technician	$53,360	$42,801	1,820
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$53,320	$42,771	1,590
Medical Records Specialist	$53,290	$42,748	4,630
Social Science Research Assistant	$53,260	$42,726	700
Other Office Support Worker	$53,170	$42,659	5,890
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$52,940	$42,487	3,800
Other Education Worker	$52,590	$42,226	2,320
Exercise Physiologist	$52,400	$42,085	240
Environmental Engineering Technician	$52,330	$42,032	–
Sheet Metal Worker	$52,220	$41,950	4,520
Hydrologic Technician	$52,190	$41,928	40
Museum Technician and Conservator	$52,190	$41,928	310
Veterinary Technician	$52,090	$41,853	2,790
Human Resources Assistant	$51,950	$41,749	2,160
Dental Laboratory Technician	$51,900	$41,712	1,050
Chemical Technician	$51,850	$41,674	1,370
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$51,690	$41,555	130
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$51,620	$41,503	31,990
Credit Counselor	$51,550	$41,450	760
Millwright	$51,430	$41,361	690
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$51,210	$41,197	130
Other Transportation Worker	$51,110	$41,122	70
Eligibility Interviewer	$50,960	$41,010	4,290
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$50,930	$40,988	4,020
Mechanical Door Repairer	$50,880	$40,951	380
Highway Maintenance Worker	$50,800	$40,891	3,400
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$50,770	$40,869	1,530
Dispatcher	$50,710	$40,824	5,830
Other Information and Record Clerk	$50,670	$40,794	4,810
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$50,600	$40,742	1,030
Mobile Home Installer	$50,500	$40,667	30
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$50,490	$40,660	3,050
Floor Layer	$50,440	$40,622	270
Extraction Worker Helper	$50,350	$40,555	90
School Bus Driver	$50,190	$40,436	12,930
Correctional Officer	$50,140	$40,399	11,270
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$50,140	$40,399	3,990
Mixing Machine Operator	$49,970	$40,272	1,530
Forest and Conservation Technician	$49,960	$40,264	380
Sound Engineering Technician	$49,920	$40,234	120
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$49,900	$40,220	2,370
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$49,890	$40,212	1,660
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$49,880	$40,205	4,130
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$49,880	$40,205	570
Other Material Moving Worker	$49,770	$40,123	300
Cargo and Freight Agent	$49,680	$40,055	1,280
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$49,650	$40,033	260
CNC Machine Operator	$49,590	$39,988	1,890
Quality Control Inspector	$49,590	$39,988	9,830
General Maintenance Worker	$49,470	$39,899	34,540
Environmental Science Technician	$49,430	$39,869	1,450
Motorcycle Mechanic	$49,400	$39,847	300
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$49,390	$39,839	1,810
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$49,210	$39,705	440
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$49,190	$39,690	–
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$49,160	$39,667	8,730
Welding Machine Operator	$49,160	$39,667	410
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$49,120	$39,638	2,970
Prepress Technician and Worker	$49,100	$39,623	330
Animal Control Worker	$49,010	$39,556	430
Personal Service Supervisor	$48,990	$39,541	2,950
Carpet Installer	$48,920	$39,488	210
Lathe Operator	$48,920	$39,488	210
Community Health Worker	$48,910	$39,481	620
Tile and Stone Setter	$48,880	$39,459	750
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$48,830	$39,421	330
Pipelayer	$48,700	$39,324	1,080
Housekeeping Supervisor	$48,660	$39,294	5,900
Pesticide Applicator	$48,610	$39,257	240
Stonemason	$48,550	$39,212	–
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$48,550	$39,212	1,070
Roofer	$48,420	$39,115	2,070
Faller	$48,340	$39,056	330
Psychiatric Technician	$48,320	$39,041	3,950
Correspondence Clerk	$48,310	$39,033	–
Other Religious Worker	$48,210	$38,959	90
Proofreader and Copy Marker	$48,090	$38,869	90
Paving Equipment Operator	$48,060	$38,847	1,660
Retail Sales Supervisor	$47,990	$38,795	32,250
Fine Artist	$47,930	$38,750	230
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$47,910	$38,735	5,580
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$47,890	$38,720	120
Auto Glass Installer	$47,730	$38,601	650
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$47,700	$38,578	460
Administrative Assistant	$47,620	$38,519	31,580
Billing and Posting Clerk	$47,580	$38,489	7,500
Rehabilitation Counselor	$47,530	$38,451	2,890
Small Engine Mechanic	$47,480	$38,414	1,240
Construction Painter	$47,470	$38,407	5,930
Recreation Supervisor	$47,410	$38,362	3,060
Agricultural Inspector	$47,380	$38,340	380
Photo Processing Worker	$47,380	$38,340	110
Other Health Technician	$47,340	$38,310	4,510
Credit Authorizer	$47,300	$38,280	280
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$47,300	$38,280	1,790
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$47,250	$38,243	320
Septic Tank Servicer	$47,150	$38,168	890
Bridge and Lock Tender	$47,120	$38,146	40
Painting and Coating Worker	$47,090	$38,123	290
Bartender	$47,070	$38,108	13,370
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$46,920	$37,996	19,320
Floor Sander and Finisher	$46,860	$37,952	110
Parking Enforcement Worker	$46,840	$37,937	130
Costume Attendant	$46,790	$37,899	40
Barber	$46,730	$37,855	160
Dental Assistant	$46,670	$37,810	10,760
Medical Equipment Preparer	$46,580	$37,743	1,840
Photographer	$46,550	$37,720	1,580
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$46,530	$37,705	4,330
Rolling Machine Operator	$46,450	$37,646	450
Insurance Claims Clerk	$46,430	$37,631	5,950
General Office Clerk	$46,410	$37,616	66,550
New Accounts Clerk	$46,350	$37,571	640
Phlebotomist	$46,340	$37,564	3,600
Coach and Scout	$46,290	$37,526	6,810
Medical Secretary	$46,180	$37,444	27,600
Word Processor and Typist	$46,130	$37,407	290
Logging Equipment Operator	$46,090	$37,377	570
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$46,060	$37,355	2,180
Tailor and Dressmaker	$46,060	$37,355	300
Roofer Helper	$46,030	$37,332	110
Pest Control Worker	$45,950	$37,273	3,040
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$45,910	$37,243	2,170
Model	$45,720	$37,101	40
Court and Municipal Clerk	$45,650	$37,049	4,610
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$45,560	$36,982	530
Library Technician	$45,560	$36,982	2,580
Food Service Supervisor	$45,550	$36,974	30,640
Counter and Rental Clerk	$45,540	$36,967	12,910
Emergency Medical Technician	$45,420	$36,877	4,490
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$45,410	$36,870	720
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker	$45,390	$36,855	40
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$45,370	$36,840	1,680
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$45,360	$36,833	1,570
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$45,330	$36,810	140
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$45,320	$36,803	930
Travel Agent	$45,260	$36,758	1,050
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$45,220	$36,728	1,490
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$45,140	$36,669	120
Teller	$45,120	$36,654	7,410
Packaging Machine Operator	$44,950	$36,527	6,150
Miscellaneous Assembler	$44,900	$36,490	21,750
Insulation Worker	$44,810	$36,422	–
Cutting Machine Operator	$44,790	$36,407	840
Waiter and Waitress	$44,760	$36,385	59,370
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$44,750	$36,378	1,530
Medical Assistant	$44,740	$36,370	16,650
Vending Machine Repairer	$44,720	$36,355	420
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$44,660	$36,310	4,930
Pharmacy Technician	$44,610	$36,273	10,720
Electrician Helper	$44,530	$36,213	2,180
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$44,400	$36,117	460
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$44,290	$36,034	20,380
Interviewer	$44,280	$36,027	2,250
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$44,140	$35,923	2,540
Printing Press Operator	$44,020	$35,833	3,210
Utilities Meter Reader	$44,020	$35,833	630
Mason Helper	$43,960	$35,788	600
Bill and Account Collector	$43,770	$35,647	4,590
Carpenter Helper	$43,730	$35,617	1,200
Security Guard	$43,640	$35,550	34,870
Construction Laborer	$43,560	$35,490	25,830
Social and Human Service Assistant	$43,450	$35,408	10,670
Plating Machine Operator	$43,380	$35,356	270
Nursing Assistant	$43,200	$35,221	40,580
Grinding Machine Operator	$43,170	$35,199	620
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$43,160	$35,191	–
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$43,130	$35,169	110
Other Logging Worker	$42,910	$35,005	80
Residential Advisor	$42,890	$34,990	2,950
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$42,780	$34,908	980
Customer Service Representative	$42,730	$34,871	59,850
Order Clerk	$42,580	$34,759	1,690
Light Truck Driver	$42,450	$34,662	25,170
Tire Repairer and Changer	$42,370	$34,602	2,430
Telephone Operator	$42,350	$34,587	–
Other Construction Helper	$42,310	$34,557	550
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$41,980	$34,311	–
Office Machine Operator	$41,920	$34,266	530
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$41,600	$34,028	1,870
RV Service Technician	$41,280	$33,789	340
Agricultural Technician	$41,210	$33,737	170
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$41,190	$33,722	60
Food Batchmaker	$41,080	$33,640	2,870
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$40,920	$33,520	1,540
Umpire and Referee	$40,840	$33,461	260
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$40,820	$33,446	12,100
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator	$40,770	$33,409	540
Tutor	$40,750	$33,394	4,090
Fence Erector	$40,050	$32,871	–
File Clerk	$39,900	$32,760	2,110
Conveyor Operator	$39,840	$32,715	820
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$39,770	$32,663	2,630
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$39,470	$32,439	580
Metal Pourer and Caster	$39,420	$32,401	60
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$39,380	$32,372	58,000
Woodworking Machine Operator	$39,370	$32,364	1,520
Etcher and Engraver	$39,360	$32,357	160
Skincare Specialist	$39,350	$32,349	1,970
Aircraft Service Attendant	$39,210	$32,245	730
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$39,140	$32,193	160
Substitute Teacher	$39,020	$32,103	24,350
Data Entry Keyer	$38,900	$32,014	2,890
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$38,890	$32,006	3,100
Passenger Attendant	$38,810	$31,946	70
Dietetic Technician	$38,790	$31,931	460
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$38,670	$31,842	630
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$38,670	$31,842	7,760
Other Textile Worker	$38,660	$31,834	130
Teaching Assistant	$38,520	$31,730	31,370
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$38,410	$31,648	25,180
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$38,370	$31,618	80
Other Production Worker	$38,340	$31,596	4,970
Plumber Helper	$38,190	$31,484	1,640
Parts Salesperson	$38,070	$31,394	7,370
Concierge	$38,050	$31,379	2,170
Furniture Finisher	$38,020	$31,357	230
Library Assistant	$38,020	$31,357	2,170
Locker Room Attendant	$38,010	$31,350	120
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$37,890	$31,260	11,170
Courier and Messenger	$37,820	$31,208	2,010
Other Food Processing Worker	$37,810	$31,200	1,190
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$37,750	$31,156	4,450
Production Helper	$37,740	$31,148	3,900
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$37,560	$31,014	1,940
Veterinary Assistant	$37,450	$30,932	4,810
Telemarketer	$37,440	$30,924	–
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$37,430	$30,917	1,480
Floral Designer	$37,350	$30,857	980
Psychiatric Aide	$37,280	$30,805	–
Shoe and Leather Worker	$37,230	$30,768	70
Driver/Sales Worker	$37,180	$30,730	10,780
Preschool Teacher	$37,140	$30,701	13,570
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$37,060	$30,641	23,360
Hoist and Winch Operator	$37,020	$30,611	40
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$36,980	$30,581	370
Orderly	$36,960	$30,566	900
Mail Clerk	$36,780	$30,432	1,610
Restaurant Cook	$36,750	$30,410	40,310
Switchboard Operator	$36,730	$30,395	610
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$36,630	$30,320	4,230
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$36,530	$30,245	800
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$36,520	$30,238	910
School Bus Monitor	$36,510	$30,231	1,920
Bicycle Repairer	$36,420	$30,163	190
Pharmacy Aide	$36,390	$30,141	510
Stocker and Order Filler	$36,380	$30,134	69,660
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$36,290	$30,066	1,340
Log Grader and Scaler	$36,220	$30,014	80
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$36,170	$29,977	2,740
Recreation Worker	$36,120	$29,940	9,260
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$36,030	$29,872	570
Other Food Service Worker	$35,870	$29,753	1,390
Other Cook	$35,810	$29,708	480
Sewing Machine Operator	$35,790	$29,693	2,010
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$35,790	$29,693	1,580
Other Sales and Related Worker	$35,730	$29,649	950
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$35,580	$29,537	1,590
Freezing Equipment Operator	$35,370	$29,380	170
Other Entertainer and Performer	$35,318	$29,342	160
Other Protective Service Worker	$35,230	$29,276	4,000
Janitor	$35,170	$29,231	65,970
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$35,140	$29,209	510
Medical Transcriptionist	$35,130	$29,201	–
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$35,090	$29,171	7,420
Funeral Attendant	$35,010	$29,112	1,450
Hand Packer and Packager	$35,000	$29,104	7,790
Food Preparation Worker	$34,900	$29,030	16,340
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$34,860	$29,000	230
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$34,450	$28,694	8,860
Baker	$34,430	$28,679	7,820
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$34,410	$28,664	50
Animal Caretaker	$34,380	$28,642	10,070
Childcare Worker	$34,330	$28,604	13,930
Retail Salesperson	$34,240	$28,537	100,290
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$34,170	$28,485	470
Other Personal Care Worker	$33,910	$28,291	1,570
Maid and Housekeeper	$33,820	$28,224	23,120
Physical Therapist Aide	$33,390	$27,903	1,260
Hotel Desk Clerk	$33,270	$27,814	6,560
Dishwasher	$33,130	$27,709	12,520
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$32,470	$27,217	60
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$32,410	$27,172	11,910
Door-to-Door Sales Worker	$32,320	$27,105	100
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$32,140	$26,971	4,900
Upholsterer	$31,950	$26,829	340
Garment Presser	$31,220	$26,284	720
Short Order Cook	$31,200	$26,269	3,350
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$30,910	$26,053	9,390
Cashier	$30,580	$25,807	83,890
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$30,490	$25,740	10,890
Automotive Service Attendant	$30,350	$25,635	4,060
Home Health Aide	$30,300	$25,598	70,070
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$30,110	$25,456	104,460
Parking Attendant	$30,110	$25,456	1,830
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$30,070	$25,426	8,920
Fast Food Cook	$29,950	$25,337	12,520
Shampooer	$28,920	$24,568	350
Usher and Ticket Taker	$28,580	$24,315	3,130
Taxi Driver	$28,490	$24,247	190
Gambling Dealer	$26,170	$22,466	–

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Virginia median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Questions about pay in Virginia

What is the highest-paying job in Virginia?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 1 job in Virginia, such as emergency medicine physician. Of the jobs with an exact median, anesthesiologist pays most: $488,310, or $305,889 after tax.

What is the most common job in Virginia?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 104,460 people in Virginia, with a median of $30,110.

How much do you take home on the median Virginia salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Virginia is $55,690 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $44,539 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Virginia tax.

Which job pays more in Virginia than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Virginia, operations research analyst pays furthest above its US median: $129,460 here, 46% more than the national $88,940.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Virginia. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.