What is the average salary in Lynchburg, VA?
$56,300a year
Average yearly pay across 310 jobs with official data in the Lynchburg, VA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $27.07
- Jobs with data
- 310
- Workers counted
- 88,410
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $273,700 |
| Chief Executive | $219,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $177,400 |
| Dentist | $167,400 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $166,800 |
| Marketing Manager | $159,500 |
| Financial Manager | $155,400 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $152,400 |
| Sales Manager | $150,000 |
| Pharmacist | $144,100 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,220 |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,570 |
| Cashier | $28,390 |
| Registered Nurse | $80,450 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $27,810 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $30,960 |
| General and Operations Manager | $95,040 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $31,500 |
| Office Clerk | $40,220 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,780 |
Management
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$152,400
- Chief Executive$219,400
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$166,800
- Construction Manager$97,620
- Education Administrator$95,690
- Education Administrator$95,360
- Education and Childcare Administrator$52,520
- Facilities Manager$113,900
- Financial Manager$155,400
- Food Service Manager$61,460
- General and Operations Manager$95,040
- Human Resources Manager$136,100
- Industrial Production Manager$129,600
- Manager$130,600
- Marketing Manager$159,500
- Medical and Health Services Manager$129,300
- Property$63,140
- Purchasing Manager$125,100
- Sales Manager$150,000
- Social and Community Service Manager$82,680
- Transportation$116,000
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$78,990
- Business Operations Specialist$60,250
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$70,760
- Claims Adjuster$65,190
- Compensation$65,990
- Compliance Officer$63,780
- Cost Estimator$74,570
- Financial and Investment Analyst$82,830
- Fundraiser$62,680
- Human Resources Specialist$69,490
- Loan Officer$58,550
- Logistician$78,520
- Management Analyst$84,990
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$60,310
- Meeting$45,890
- Personal Financial Advisor$89,650
- Project Management Specialist$94,690
- Tax Examiner and Collector$49,120
- Training and Development Specialist$72,580
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$108,900
- Computer Network Support Specialist$60,360
- Computer Occupation$86,830
- Computer Systems Analyst$98,170
- Computer User Support Specialist$54,530
- Database Administrator$79,910
- Information Security Analyst$121,300
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$94,660
- Software Developer$109,800
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$102,300
Architecture and engineering
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$57,310
- Civil Engineer$96,100
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$77,910
- Electrical Engineer$98,670
- Industrial Engineer$99,900
- Mechanical Drafter$60,930
- Mechanical Engineer$94,630
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$48,410
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemical Technician$62,710
- Chemist$63,960
- Life$95,770
- Medical Scientist$77,650
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$86,480
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician$85,410
Community and social service
- Child$53,110
- Clergy$43,990
- Community and Social Service Specialist$57,350
- Educational$58,990
- Healthcare Social Worker$61,190
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$58,320
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$46,320
- Rehabilitation Counselor$45,120
- Social and Human Service Assistant$36,530
- Substance Abuse$60,220
Legal
- Judge$104,000
- Lawyer$122,100
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$50,660
- Title Examiner$50,060
Educational instruction and library
- Business Teacher$76,950
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$59,600
- Elementary School Teacher$50,470
- Instructional Coordinator$54,640
- Kindergarten Teacher$49,900
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$58,390
- Library Technician$29,050
- Middle School Teacher$60,310
- Preschool Teacher$30,070
- Secondary School Teacher$58,290
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$36,400
- Special Education Teacher$57,940
- Special Education Teacher$60,880
- Special Education Teacher$56,470
- Substitute Teacher$27,360
- Teaching Assistant$31,570
- Tutor$35,150
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$46,680
- Graphic Designer$49,020
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$38,050
- Producer and Director$60,510
- Public Relations Specialist$60,990
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$54,350
- Dental Hygienist$96,990
- Dentist$167,400
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$95,130
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$75,860
- Family Medicine Physician$177,400
- Health Technologist and Technician$45,300
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$61,370
- Medical Records Specialist$47,180
- Nurse Practitioner$120,700
- Occupational Therapist$103,100
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$37,460
- Optician$48,890
- Optometrist$128,000
- Pharmacist$144,100
- Pharmacy Technician$42,030
- Physical Therapist$102,500
- Physician$273,700
- Physician Assistant$122,800
- Registered Nurse$80,450
- Respiratory Therapist$81,470
- Speech-Language Pathologist$93,410
- Veterinarian$107,900
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$46,030
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$45,110
- Healthcare Support Worker$35,880
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$27,810
- Medical Assistant$40,210
- Medical Transcriptionist$36,440
- Nursing Assistant$43,660
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$78,230
- Phlebotomist$38,460
- Physical Therapist Assistant$75,420
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$34,940
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$49,290
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$96,430
- Firefighter$45,450
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$58,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$98,070
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$44,170
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$73,230
- Lifeguard$28,650
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$58,150
- Protective Service Worker$45,060
- School Bus Monitor$30,240
- Security Guard$49,480
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$44,350
- Chef and Head Cook$56,930
- Cook$29,290
- Cook$35,120
- Cook$35,080
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$29,890
- Dishwasher$28,660
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$28,220
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$39,640
- Food Preparation Worker$30,800
- Food Server$34,010
- Host and Hostess$27,750
- Waiter and Waitress$36,780
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$27,430
- Animal Caretaker$28,800
- Childcare Worker$29,500
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,460
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$46,630
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$41,930
- Funeral Attendant$28,300
- Mortician$59,870
- Recreation Worker$33,970
- Residential Advisor$34,660
- Tour and Travel Guide$33,120
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$62,090
- Cashier$28,390
- Counter and Rental Clerk$38,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$87,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$45,290
- Insurance Sales Agent$47,990
- Parts Salesperson$36,060
- Real Estate Sales Agent$59,880
- Retail Salesperson$30,570
- Sales Engineer$97,540
- Sales Representative$122,600
- Sales Representative$51,730
- Sales Representatives of Service$59,650
- Security$49,860
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$42,200
- Billing and Posting Clerk$43,980
- Bookkeeping$47,060
- Court$43,040
- Customer Service Representative$37,670
- Data Entry Keyer$36,600
- Dispatcher$49,990
- Eligibility Interviewer$47,800
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,920
- File Clerk$38,250
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$62,560
- Human Resources Assistant$47,740
- Information and Record Clerk$26,350
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$50,760
- Interviewer$40,300
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$42,090
- Library Assistant$32,090
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$46,760
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$36,820
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,030
- New Accounts Clerk$40,710
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$40,990
- Office Clerk$40,220
- Order Clerk$36,990
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$59,950
- Postal Service Clerk$61,570
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,700
- Production$60,650
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$47,140
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$33,940
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$41,510
- Shipping$42,630
- Teller$39,630
- Weigher$40,910
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$36,100
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$52,270
- Carpenter$48,270
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$36,840
- Construction and Building Inspector$64,000
- Construction Laborer$38,400
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$48,610
- Electrician$58,750
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$65,380
- Helpers--Carpenter$40,110
- Helpers--Electrician$39,640
- Helpers--Pipelayer$36,380
- Highway Maintenance Worker$48,680
- Insulation Worker$38,230
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$50,100
- Painter$38,990
- Pipelayer$44,580
- Plumber$57,210
- Roofer$46,160
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$47,780
- Sheet Metal Worker$47,090
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$56,440
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$46,970
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$59,500
- Computer$44,030
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$97,150
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$47,320
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$75,690
- Heating$58,500
- Helpers--Installation$36,400
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$59,860
- Installation$41,170
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$47,920
- Millwright$45,760
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,030
- Rigger$60,040
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$49,980
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$59,970
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$91,120
- Tire Repairer and Changer$38,120
Production
- Baker$29,650
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,930
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$50,840
- Coating$44,300
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$54,920
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$56,380
- Cutting$48,100
- Electrical$49,880
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$44,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,860
- Grinding$37,110
- Helpers--Production Worker$38,670
- Inspector$57,660
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$29,100
- Machinist$61,140
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$42,900
- Molding$30,930
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$48,810
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$45,190
- Painting$37,110
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$49,900
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$37,940
- Printing Press Operator$44,880
- Production Worker$60,080
- Rolling Machine Setter$39,720
- Sawing Machine Setter$36,710
- Separating$51,520
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$53,940
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter$37,690
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,180
- Welder$51,970
- Welding$46,390
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$28,650
- Bus Driver$48,210
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,620
- Driver/Sales Worker$34,890
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,130
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$55,020
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,520
- Laborer and Freight$36,080
- Light Truck Driver$35,140
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$32,830
- Packer and Packager$35,020
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$47,670
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$35,370
- Stocker and Order Filler$30,960
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Lynchburg, VA?
About $56,300 a year ($27.07 an hour): the average of the 310 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Lynchburg, VA?
Physician ($273,700), Chief Executive ($219,400), Family Medicine Physician ($177,400).
What are the most common jobs in Lynchburg, VA?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (3,280 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,950 jobs), Cashier (2,810 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.