How much does a child make in Virginia?
$61,330a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Virginia. That is $29.49 an hour or $5,111 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.49
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,060Median: $61,330Highest 10%: $95,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,060 | $21.66 | |
| 25th | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| Median | $61,330 | $29.49 | |
| 75th | $78,530 | $37.75 | |
| 90th | $95,360 | $45.85 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $75,550 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $62,360 |
| Winchester, VA | $60,820 |
| Richmond, VA | $60,520 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $60,000 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $59,190 |
| Staunton, VA | $53,830 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $53,110 |
| Kingsport, TN | $53,040 |
| Roanoke, VA | $49,230 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $47,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 17. Maine | $63,290 |
| 18. Illinois | $63,220 |
| 19. Alaska | $62,630 |
| 20. Virginia | $61,330 |
| 21. Nevada | $61,080 |
| 22. Idaho | $59,840 |
| 23. North Carolina | $59,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $29.49 ($61,330 a year).
Do childs make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $61,330 against $59,550 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Virginia rank for child pay?
Virginia ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays childs the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $75,550 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.