What is the average salary in Roanoke, VA?
$58,610a year
Average yearly pay across 388 jobs with official data in the Roanoke, VA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $28.18
- Jobs with data
- 388
- Workers counted
- 144,300
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $488,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $346,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $295,000 |
| Chief Executive | $258,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $227,300 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $224,400 |
| Pediatrician | $220,000 |
| Marketing Manager | $165,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $164,900 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Registered Nurse | $80,090 |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,440 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,720 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $44,900 |
| Cashier | $29,060 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $34,890 |
| Laborer and Freight | $46,180 |
| General and Operations Manager | $98,140 |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,500 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $56,430 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$106,400
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$139,200
- Chief Executive$258,300
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$164,900
- Construction Manager$100,700
- Education Administrator$98,470
- Education Administrator$98,890
- Education and Childcare Administrator$47,950
- Facilities Manager$101,800
- Financial Manager$158,000
- Food Service Manager$62,520
- General and Operations Manager$98,140
- Human Resources Manager$137,500
- Industrial Production Manager$119,200
- Manager$133,000
- Marketing Manager$165,000
- Medical and Health Services Manager$128,800
- Natural Sciences Manager$109,500
- Property$65,040
- Public Relations Manager$134,300
- Purchasing Manager$118,400
- Sales Manager$138,400
- Social and Community Service Manager$81,440
- Transportation$101,100
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$77,240
- Budget Analyst$76,600
- Business Operations Specialist$65,190
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$65,610
- Claims Adjuster$74,880
- Compensation$74,460
- Compliance Officer$64,390
- Cost Estimator$71,320
- Credit Analyst$81,680
- Credit Counselor$48,400
- Financial and Investment Analyst$75,500
- Financial Examiner$97,030
- Financial Specialist$65,170
- Fundraiser$60,600
- Human Resources Specialist$67,450
- Insurance Underwriter$66,670
- Labor Relations Specialist$92,530
- Loan Officer$64,720
- Logistician$78,870
- Management Analyst$84,220
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$64,340
- Meeting$51,450
- Personal Financial Advisor$91,690
- Project Management Specialist$91,170
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$53,070
- Tax Examiner and Collector$49,940
- Tax Preparer$53,630
- Training and Development Specialist$66,670
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$123,600
- Computer Network Support Specialist$62,140
- Computer Occupation$103,500
- Computer Programmer$92,830
- Computer Systems Analyst$105,400
- Computer User Support Specialist$55,750
- Data Scientist$106,100
- Database Administrator$87,990
- Database Architect$120,500
- Information Security Analyst$122,400
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$90,130
- Operations Research Analyst$102,900
- Software Developer$121,100
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$99,600
- Web Developer$91,390
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$82,530
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$61,080
- Civil Engineer$90,720
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$62,920
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$77,740
- Electrical Engineer$108,900
- Electronics Engineer$104,200
- Engineer$95,370
- Industrial Engineer$93,520
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$64,120
- Mechanical Drafter$66,560
- Mechanical Engineer$102,200
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$58,510
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$47,850
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Technician$55,520
- Chemist$86,720
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$104,300
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$42,850
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$75,330
- Forensic Science Technician$65,620
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$80,260
- Psychologist$128,600
- School Psychologist$75,550
- Urban and Regional Planner$64,440
Community and social service
- Child$49,230
- Clergy$53,130
- Community and Social Service Specialist$66,990
- Educational$61,270
- Healthcare Social Worker$60,430
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$58,320
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$57,930
- Rehabilitation Counselor$51,840
- Social and Human Service Assistant$37,490
- Social Worker$97,060
- Substance Abuse$52,040
Legal
- Administrative Law Judge$126,400
- Judge$91,000
- Lawyer$134,400
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$60,060
- Title Examiner$49,830
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$63,080
- Art$54,880
- Biological Science Teacher$62,160
- Business Teacher$77,410
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$46,850
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$65,520
- Education Teacher$59,290
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$50,330
- Elementary School Teacher$62,010
- English Language and Literature Teacher$60,680
- Health Specialties Teacher$92,900
- Instructional Coordinator$84,010
- Kindergarten Teacher$59,390
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$69,210
- Library Technician$36,670
- Mathematical Science Teacher$63,410
- Middle School Teacher$61,530
- Preschool Teacher$35,900
- Psychology Teacher$65,080
- Secondary School Teacher$61,760
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$36,370
- Special Education Teacher$63,160
- Special Education Teacher$57,990
- Special Education Teacher$58,530
- Substitute Teacher$36,670
- Teacher and Instructor$55,880
- Teaching Assistant$37,360
- Tutor$45,830
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$40,630
- Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$45,260
- Coach and Scout$36,340
- Commercial and Industrial Designer$71,920
- Editor$58,100
- Floral Designer$33,110
- Graphic Designer$60,120
- Interior Designer$61,730
- Interpreter and Translator$54,630
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$40,100
- News Analyst$55,820
- Photographer$39,710
- Producer and Director$47,960
- Public Relations Specialist$62,130
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Anesthesiologist$488,300
- Cardiologist$239,200
- Chiropractor$79,130
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$48,880
- Dental Hygienist$98,550
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$83,140
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$69,780
- Emergency Medical Technician$41,690
- Family Medicine Physician$224,400
- General Internal Medicine Physician$227,300
- Health Technologist and Technician$45,310
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$61,210
- Medical Records Specialist$46,970
- Nurse Practitioner$134,900
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$346,900
- Occupational Therapist$98,010
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$40,560
- Optician$52,650
- Optometrist$144,900
- Orthotist and Prosthetist$98,380
- Paramedic$59,020
- Pediatrician$220,000
- Pharmacist$134,000
- Pharmacy Technician$41,200
- Physical Therapist$98,770
- Physician Assistant$135,900
- Psychiatric Technician$45,020
- Psychiatrist$295,000
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$75,710
- Registered Nurse$80,090
- Respiratory Therapist$78,820
- Speech-Language Pathologist$91,560
- Surgical Technologist$61,600
- Veterinarian$121,900
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$46,970
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$45,170
- Healthcare Support Worker$46,020
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$27,540
- Massage Therapist$63,070
- Medical Assistant$37,780
- Medical Transcriptionist$29,870
- Nursing Assistant$38,960
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$72,870
- Phlebotomist$46,380
- Physical Therapist Assistant$67,140
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$35,410
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$50,070
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$33,230
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$114,100
- Firefighter$39,310
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$58,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$96,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$49,640
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$62,550
- Lifeguard$29,580
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$59,900
- Protective Service Worker$33,640
- School Bus Monitor$33,080
- Security Guard$36,900
- Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$46,530
- Chef and Head Cook$57,350
- Cook$29,160
- Cook$35,670
- Cook$34,920
- Cook$29,260
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$28,590
- Dishwasher$28,790
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$27,720
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$39,440
- Food Preparation Worker$30,790
- Food Server$32,010
- Host and Hostess$28,160
- Waiter and Waitress$37,380
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$28,350
- Animal Caretaker$30,060
- Childcare Worker$29,100
- Concierge$33,190
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$38,650
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$47,340
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$42,610
- Funeral Attendant$28,410
- Hairdresser$27,750
- Mortician$56,370
- Recreation Worker$33,210
- Residential Advisor$37,320
- Skincare Specialist$37,240
- Tour and Travel Guide$30,720
- Usher$32,720
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$54,620
- Cashier$29,060
- Counter and Rental Clerk$39,370
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$87,630
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$45,690
- Insurance Sales Agent$58,410
- Parts Salesperson$38,350
- Real Estate Sales Agent$47,450
- Retail Salesperson$30,440
- Sales Engineer$102,000
- Sales Representative$92,830
- Sales Representative$62,950
- Sales Representatives of Service$58,930
- Security$53,510
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$36,240
- Billing and Posting Clerk$44,930
- Bookkeeping$46,420
- Brokerage Clerk$61,020
- Cargo and Freight Agent$47,880
- Courier and Messenger$35,890
- Court$43,040
- Customer Service Representative$45,500
- Data Entry Keyer$42,300
- Dispatcher$47,070
- Eligibility Interviewer$47,520
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,990
- File Clerk$37,950
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,800
- Hotel$29,490
- Human Resources Assistant$45,870
- Information and Record Clerk$49,590
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$45,410
- Interviewer$38,170
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,950
- Library Assistant$35,630
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$48,360
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$34,310
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$37,270
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$52,460
- Office Clerk$43,350
- Order Clerk$38,900
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$51,060
- Postal Service Clerk$64,290
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,240
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
- Procurement Clerk$47,050
- Production$51,080
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$48,470
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$34,240
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,100
- Shipping$45,020
- Teller$37,870
- Weigher$36,720
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$30,890
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$48,460
- Carpenter$47,050
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$50,340
- Construction and Building Inspector$64,680
- Construction Laborer$38,150
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$47,510
- Electrician$58,200
- Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$125,700
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$46,610
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$66,660
- Glazier$47,950
- Helpers--Carpenter$43,330
- Helpers--Electrician$38,470
- Helpers--Pipelayer$35,360
- Highway Maintenance Worker$47,490
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$49,010
- Painter$45,030
- Paving$47,620
- Plumber$51,700
- Roofer$46,280
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$39,300
- Sheet Metal Worker$45,980
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$49,660
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$51,230
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$58,240
- Computer$39,270
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$57,890
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$66,480
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$78,420
- Heating$49,230
- Helpers--Installation$36,380
- Home Appliance Repairer$57,430
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$59,250
- Installation$43,890
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$48,880
- Medical Equipment Repairer$60,330
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,770
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$60,000
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$55,380
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$82,180
Production
- Baker$29,930
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$38,100
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$44,170
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$48,770
- Coating$47,520
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,010
- Cutting$48,700
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$46,310
- Dental Laboratory Technician$48,550
- Electrical$42,670
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$40,530
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,080
- Food Batchmaker$38,300
- Grinding$46,390
- Helpers--Production Worker$38,460
- Inspector$48,470
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$31,960
- Machinist$52,000
- Medical Appliance Technician$44,920
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$44,900
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$50,220
- Molder$44,280
- Molding$37,760
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$55,300
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$39,530
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$39,040
- Printing Press Operator$47,630
- Production Worker$39,770
- Sawing Machine Setter$35,310
- Separating$48,610
- Sewing Machine Operator$36,750
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$46,620
- Welder$56,040
- Woodworking Machine Setter$39,300
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$29,080
- Bus Driver$46,380
- Bus Driver$45,760
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$31,160
- Crane and Tower Operator$52,540
- Driver/Sales Worker$35,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$55,130
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,430
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,770
- Laborer and Freight$46,180
- Light Truck Driver$37,010
- Packer and Packager$30,310
- Parking Attendant$27,910
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$39,070
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$36,120
- Stocker and Order Filler$34,890
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Roanoke, VA?
About $58,610 a year ($28.18 an hour): the average of the 388 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Roanoke, VA?
Anesthesiologist ($488,300), Obstetrician and Gynecologist ($346,900), Psychiatrist ($295,000).
What are the most common jobs in Roanoke, VA?
Registered Nurse (4,670 jobs), Retail Salesperson (4,230 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (3,610 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.