How much does a life make in Virginia?
$67,240a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Virginia. That is $32.33 an hour or $5,603 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.33
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,750Median: $67,240Highest 10%: $104,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,750 | $20.55 | |
| 25th | $50,250 | $24.16 | |
| Median | $67,240 | $32.33 | |
| 75th | $83,860 | $40.32 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.43 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lynchburg, VA | $95,770 |
| Washington, DC | $80,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $78,540 |
| Richmond, VA | $62,610 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $61,100 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $58,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 8. Georgia | $69,320 |
| 9. Maryland | $68,390 |
| 10. Kentucky | $68,230 |
| 11. Virginia | $67,240 |
| 12. Maine | $66,730 |
| 13. Connecticut | $66,710 |
| 14. Kansas | $65,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $32.33 ($67,240 a year).
Do lifes make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $67,240 against $62,280 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Virginia rank for life pay?
Virginia ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays lifes the most?
Lynchburg, VA, with a median of $95,770 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.