What is the average salary in Charlottesville, VA?
$69,530a year
Average yearly pay across 344 jobs with official data in the Charlottesville, VA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $33.43
- Jobs with data
- 344
- Workers counted
- 96,390
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $317,900 |
| Physician | $286,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $241,500 |
| Financial Manager | $170,300 |
| Sales Manager | $169,400 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $168,400 |
| Marketing Manager | $166,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $163,200 |
| Dentist | $162,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $155,300 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Registered Nurse | $99,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $30,150 |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,210 |
| General and Operations Manager | $107,200 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $44,030 |
| Cashier | $30,930 |
| Office Clerk | $45,620 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $29,700 |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,140 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $35,710 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$107,800
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$168,400
- Chief Executive$317,900
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$163,200
- Construction Manager$108,500
- Education Administrator$103,100
- Education Administrator$85,890
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$75,040
- Facilities Manager$111,800
- Financial Manager$170,300
- Food Service Manager$74,990
- General and Operations Manager$107,200
- Human Resources Manager$155,300
- Industrial Production Manager$120,400
- Lodging Manager$58,930
- Manager$141,800
- Marketing Manager$166,000
- Medical and Health Services Manager$131,500
- Natural Sciences Manager$124,800
- Property$74,110
- Public Relations Manager$140,200
- Purchasing Manager$150,300
- Sales Manager$169,400
- Social and Community Service Manager$94,430
- Training and Development Manager$124,800
- Transportation$98,950
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$81,530
- Budget Analyst$86,390
- Business Operations Specialist$66,640
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$78,020
- Claims Adjuster$65,050
- Compensation$70,610
- Compliance Officer$78,540
- Cost Estimator$78,040
- Financial and Investment Analyst$105,200
- Financial Specialist$83,230
- Fundraiser$78,610
- Human Resources Specialist$82,430
- Insurance Underwriter$81,580
- Loan Officer$60,610
- Logistician$79,450
- Management Analyst$87,100
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$72,010
- Meeting$62,280
- Personal Financial Advisor$126,900
- Project Management Specialist$97,680
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$64,780
- Training and Development Specialist$77,450
Computer and mathematical
- Computer and Information Research Scientist$144,600
- Computer Network Architect$116,300
- Computer Network Support Specialist$68,860
- Computer Occupation$144,600
- Computer Programmer$109,800
- Computer Systems Analyst$110,300
- Computer User Support Specialist$63,530
- Data Scientist$149,800
- Database Administrator$93,500
- Database Architect$122,800
- Information Security Analyst$126,300
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$100,300
- Operations Research Analyst$93,290
- Software Developer$128,500
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$111,100
- Statistician$112,900
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$64,490
- Web Developer$101,200
Architecture and engineering
- Aerospace Engineer$122,700
- Architect$84,650
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$62,400
- Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer$87,080
- Civil Engineer$89,250
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$56,140
- Computer Hardware Engineer$113,500
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$74,100
- Electrical Engineer$122,600
- Electronics Engineer$107,000
- Engineer$153,300
- Industrial Engineer$99,560
- Mechanical Engineer$106,100
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$51,690
- Surveyor$65,820
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Scientist$86,800
- Biological Technician$66,590
- Chemical Technician$52,600
- Chemist$87,260
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$86,540
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$66,830
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$77,850
- Life$58,000
- Medical Scientist$65,540
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$85,170
- Physical Scientist$144,600
- Physicist$149,000
- School Psychologist$80,900
- Social Science Research Assistant$53,260
- Social Scientist and Related Worker$119,400
- Survey Researcher$74,010
- Urban and Regional Planner$78,780
Community and social service
- Child$59,190
- Clergy$62,370
- Community and Social Service Specialist$57,900
- Educational$63,330
- Healthcare Social Worker$68,370
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$61,970
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$58,830
- Rehabilitation Counselor$59,260
- Social and Human Service Assistant$44,270
- Substance Abuse$57,220
Legal
- Judge$104,000
- Lawyer$149,400
- Legal Support Worker$139,200
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$59,740
- Title Examiner$59,570
Educational instruction and library
- Art$104,600
- Biological Science Teacher$135,900
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$74,190
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$52,170
- Elementary School Teacher$60,770
- Health Specialties Teacher$134,800
- Instructional Coordinator$81,180
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$84,430
- Library Technician$52,690
- Middle School Teacher$62,800
- Preschool Teacher$37,250
- Secondary School Teacher$63,200
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$56,370
- Special Education Teacher$61,590
- Special Education Teacher$61,130
- Special Education Teacher$62,920
- Substitute Teacher$37,870
- Teacher and Instructor$60,010
- Teaching Assistant$35,890
- Tutor$52,000
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$52,140
- Coach and Scout$52,450
- Editor$75,800
- Floral Designer$40,090
- Graphic Designer$61,700
- Interior Designer$59,290
- Interpreter and Translator$65,910
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$38,540
- News Analyst$51,310
- Photographer$44,290
- Producer and Director$54,140
- Public Relations Specialist$76,580
- Technical Writer$93,530
- Umpire$33,340
- Writer and Author$76,990
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$66,390
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$66,700
- Dental Hygienist$107,700
- Dentist$162,400
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$88,700
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$73,810
- Emergency Medical Technician$39,760
- Health Technologist and Technician$64,170
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$67,120
- Medical Records Specialist$62,600
- Nurse Anesthetist$241,500
- Nurse Practitioner$143,000
- Occupational Therapist$100,900
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$44,560
- Optician$57,140
- Paramedic$63,870
- Pharmacist$142,200
- Pharmacy Technician$48,110
- Physical Therapist$102,400
- Physician$286,100
- Physician Assistant$133,500
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$79,560
- Registered Nurse$99,320
- Respiratory Therapist$86,720
- Speech-Language Pathologist$94,800
- Veterinarian$127,500
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$53,060
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$45,040
- Healthcare Support Worker$41,460
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$29,700
- Massage Therapist$58,450
- Medical Assistant$42,140
- Medical Transcriptionist$38,250
- Nursing Assistant$44,140
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$79,770
- Phlebotomist$40,430
- Physical Therapist Aide$33,850
- Physical Therapist Assistant$74,010
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$37,480
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$52,700
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$93,160
- Firefighter$46,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$63,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$69,680
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,220
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$41,600
- Lifeguard$29,800
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,880
- Security Guard$42,170
- Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$48,210
- Chef and Head Cook$61,990
- Cook$33,970
- Cook$38,510
- Cook$36,960
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$33,040
- Dishwasher$33,090
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$30,150
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$45,800
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$32,250
- Food Preparation Worker$34,210
- Food Server$34,250
- Host and Hostess$30,210
- Waiter and Waitress$44,030
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$30,160
- Animal Caretaker$35,190
- Childcare Worker$34,130
- Concierge$36,490
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$42,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$49,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$47,080
- Hairdresser$28,720
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$35,800
- Personal Care and Service Worker$28,320
- Recreation Worker$36,360
- Skincare Specialist$40,780
- Tour and Travel Guide$35,250
- Usher$29,730
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$61,790
- Cashier$30,930
- Counter and Rental Clerk$44,960
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$36,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$80,350
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$48,600
- Insurance Sales Agent$59,630
- Parts Salesperson$37,420
- Retail Salesperson$34,210
- Sales Representative$126,000
- Sales Representative$62,660
- Sales Representatives of Service$62,790
- Security$59,580
- Travel Agent$49,480
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$51,350
- Billing and Posting Clerk$48,080
- Bookkeeping$52,680
- Brokerage Clerk$52,210
- Courier and Messenger$38,580
- Court$42,650
- Customer Service Representative$40,240
- Data Entry Keyer$38,300
- Dispatcher$51,300
- Eligibility Interviewer$50,570
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$74,370
- File Clerk$41,930
- Financial Clerk$56,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$63,510
- Hotel$33,780
- Human Resources Assistant$49,300
- Information and Record Clerk$45,300
- Interviewer$45,750
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,120
- Library Assistant$36,080
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$37,510
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,460
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$53,170
- Office Clerk$45,620
- Order Clerk$42,500
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$60,380
- Postal Service Clerk$61,050
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,550
- Production$54,340
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$45,320
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$37,140
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$53,100
- Shipping$39,940
- Teller$44,620
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker$43,960
- Farmworker and Laborer$35,230
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming$60,870
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$52,800
- Carpenter$56,090
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$51,230
- Construction and Building Inspector$69,380
- Construction Laborer$45,080
- Electrician$62,980
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,980
- Helpers--Carpenter$47,320
- Helpers--Electrician$45,750
- Helpers--Pipelayer$37,950
- Highway Maintenance Worker$51,230
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$59,790
- Painter$45,800
- Pipelayer$46,970
- Plumber$56,510
- Sheet Metal Worker$46,940
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$57,380
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$59,130
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$62,060
- Computer$41,120
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$66,870
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$104,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$78,380
- Heating$59,540
- Helpers--Installation$36,480
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$60,360
- Installation$44,830
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$48,170
- Maintenance Worker$77,060
- Medical Equipment Repairer$78,940
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$64,740
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$51,970
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$77,480
Production
- Baker$33,580
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$52,640
- Coating$49,420
- Electrical$46,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,270
- Food Batchmaker$46,860
- Inspector$58,570
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$33,860
- Machinist$55,600
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$40,960
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$48,680
- Printing Press Operator$45,340
- Production Worker$36,120
- Separating$55,970
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,460
- Welder$57,420
Transportation and material moving
- Bus Driver$46,260
- Bus Driver$47,950
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,230
- Driver/Sales Worker$37,320
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$54,090
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$54,970
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,450
- Laborer and Freight$37,210
- Light Truck Driver$42,520
- Packer and Packager$31,580
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$37,540
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,800
- Stocker and Order Filler$35,710
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Charlottesville, VA?
About $69,530 a year ($33.43 an hour): the average of the 344 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Charlottesville, VA?
Chief Executive ($317,900), Physician ($286,100), Nurse Anesthetist ($241,500).
What are the most common jobs in Charlottesville, VA?
Registered Nurse (3,040 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (2,800 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,540 jobs).
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.