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How much does a computer make in Roanoke?

$39,270a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the Roanoke, VA metro area. That is $18.88 an hour or $3,273 a month.

Hourly
$18.88
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
192 of 222
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,400Median: $39,270Highest 10%: $58,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,400$15.10
25th$36,080$17.35
Median$39,270$18.88
75th$48,120$23.13
90th$58,210$27.99

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for computers.

Washington, DC$53,420
Richmond, VA$47,120
Virginia Beach, VA$41,130
Computer salary in Virginia Computer salary in all states

Related jobs in Roanoke

Same field, median yearly pay.

Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$82,180
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$78,420
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$66,480
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,770
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$60,000
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$59,250
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$58,240
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$55,380
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$51,230
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$49,660
Salaries for every job in Roanoke, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer make an hour in Roanoke?

The median hourly pay in the Roanoke, VA metro area is $18.88 ($39,270 a year).

Do computers make more in Roanoke than the national average?

No: $39,270 against $47,810 nationally, 18% less.

How does Roanoke compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $44,750, so Roanoke pays 12% less.

Where does Roanoke rank for computer pay?

192 of 222 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer make starting out in Roanoke?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,210 or more.

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.