Salaries in Roanoke, VA

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Roanoke, VA • 415 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Anesthesiologists $488,310
      Obstetricians and Gynecologists $346,90070
      Psychiatrists $295,01070
      Chief Executives $230,320130
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $227,32090
      Pediatricians, General $219,96070
      Family Medicine Physicians $206,970110
      Dentists, General $168,820110
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $159,190220
      Financial Managers $146,210520
      Pharmacists $135,350390
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $134,270140
      Marketing Managers $134,190120
      Public Relations Managers $133,68050
      Physician Assistants $129,750180
      Database Architects $128,33040
      Sales Managers $127,990250
      Lawyers $127,270480
      Human Resources Managers $124,070160
      Psychologists, All Other $122,62050
      Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $122,37050
      Managers, All Other $122,180250
      Nurse Practitioners $122,030250
      Medical and Health Services Managers $120,020570
      Purchasing Managers $115,08060
      Optometrists $113,03050
      Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $111,84070
      Industrial Production Managers $110,400210
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,810140
      Natural Sciences Managers $106,75030
      Electrical Engineers $105,830220
      Sales Engineers $104,72050
      Information Security Analysts $104,600120
      Veterinarians $103,350110
      Operations Research Analysts $102,93050
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $101,93070
      Engineers, All Other $101,34070
      Physical Therapists $101,260340
      Administrative Services Managers $100,60060
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $100,11080
      Personal Financial Advisors $99,990180
      Software Developers $99,700840
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $99,14060
      Mechanical Engineers $98,920300
      Computer Occupations, All Other $98,700100
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,410340
      Computer Network Architects $98,040120
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,240120
      Occupational Therapists $96,530210
      Construction Managers $96,150290
      General and Operations Managers $95,9402,910
      Data Scientists $94,96070
      Social Workers, All Other $92,85090
      Facilities Managers $92,65080
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $92,380120
      Computer Programmers $90,220100
      Industrial Engineers $89,960330
      Management Analysts $89,860570
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $89,78050
      Computer Systems Analysts $88,610410
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,190280
      Chemists $86,72050
      Civil Engineers $85,450270
      Social and Community Service Managers $84,500140
      Financial Examiners $84,50040
      Speech-Language Pathologists $84,210180
      Dental Hygienists $82,690130
      Project Management Specialists $82,540890
      Web Developers $82,37050
      Budget Analysts $82,22050
      Orthotists and Prosthetists $82,22040
      Labor Relations Specialists $81,77050
      Database Administrators $81,76080
      Credit Analysts $81,68050
      Logisticians $81,650120
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $81,49070
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $80,560150
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $80,090300
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $79,450340
      Instructional Coordinators $78,910150
      Respiratory Therapists $78,820190
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $77,52080
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $77,50030
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420370
      Financial and Investment Analysts $76,740140
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $76,37070
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,26060
      Registered Nurses $75,9605,970
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,910790
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $75,65080
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,090110
      Loan Officers $74,960250
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $74,410150
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $73,49080
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,790120
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $72,680140
      Technical Writers $72,32040
      Accountants and Auditors $71,7701,310
      School Psychologists $71,57060
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $71,52080
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $70,51080
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $70,430710
      Physical Therapist Assistants $68,290170
      Cost Estimators $67,420250
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $67,06040
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,780980
      Forensic Science Technicians $66,54060
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $66,420160
      Human Resources Specialists $65,530950
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $65,46080
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $65,43070
      Compliance Officers $65,330430
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,950770
      Chiropractors $64,79040
      Insurance Underwriters $64,77080
      Mechanical Drafters $64,69040
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,110930
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $63,66050
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,600600
      Urban and Regional Planners $63,46050
      Home Appliance Repairers $63,44040
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,080990
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,970120
      Transportation Security Screeners $62,96040
      Farm and Home Management Educators $62,96040
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $62,880140
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $62,82040
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,710200
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $62,68040
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $62,56060
      Paramedics $62,380100
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,2701,370
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,230290
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,22060
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $62,120240
      Financial Specialists, All Other $61,960120
      Training and Development Specialists $61,640330
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,5801,300
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510990
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,470170
      Food Service Managers $61,320180
      Interior Designers $61,18070
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030620
      Healthcare Social Workers $60,710160
      Surgical Technologists $60,700190
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,6901,330
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $60,68070
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $60,64060
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,610270
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $60,53070
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,250580
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $60,220150
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $60,14040
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,100780
      Lodging Managers $60,10030
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,870960
      Brokerage Clerks $59,80040
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $59,77080
      Surveyors $59,62040
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $59,600350
      Postal Service Clerks $59,55080
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $59,54090
      Construction and Building Inspectors $59,350160
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,070610
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $58,990170
      Clergy $58,51060
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $58,17060
      Editors $58,05040
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,95080
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $57,91030
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $57,710320
      Tax Preparers $57,70060
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,660370
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $57,490250
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $57,19050
      Fundraisers $57,000100
      Crane and Tower Operators $56,99050
      Electricians $56,840700
      Biological Technicians $55,52040
      Interpreters and Translators $54,63040
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,320820
      Athletic Trainers $54,32070
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,9502,990
      Computer Network Support Specialists $53,55060
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $53,55060
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $53,510420
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $53,14070
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,110100
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $53,020100
      Health Education Specialists $52,95030
      Advertising Sales Agents $52,63070
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $52,460240
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $52,460590
      Chefs and Head Cooks $52,340140
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,330390
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $52,07040
      Massage Therapists $51,87060
      Computer User Support Specialists $51,720440
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,530340
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,480790
      Opticians, Dispensing $51,26080
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $51,19070
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,750750
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $50,600140
      Riggers $50,45050
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $50,36050
      Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $50,34030
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $50,33040
      Public Relations Specialists $50,330240
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $50,28040
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,190470
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $50,02030
      Machinists $50,020350
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,920230
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $49,90090
      Graphic Designers $49,860130
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $49,710210
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,650110
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $49,64050
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $49,57060
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,540580
      Credit Counselors $49,24050
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,220110
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,190800
      Medical Equipment Repairers $49,10080
      Sheet Metal Workers $49,070110
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $49,000120
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $48,90050
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,77030
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,650590
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,600150
      Real Estate Sales Agents $48,530280
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $48,52040
      Bartenders $48,260640
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,260180
      Roofers $48,000100
      Glaziers $47,95030
      Cargo and Freight Agents $47,88050
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $47,83030
      Audio and Video Technicians $47,79090
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $47,70090
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,640130
      Rehabilitation Counselors $47,62050
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $47,620430
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,490120
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $47,40060
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $47,32060
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $47,070150
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $47,010100
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,950190
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,95050
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,930710
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,710410
      Insurance Sales Agents $46,690540
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,690280
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,560160
      Carpenters $46,400670
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $46,280100
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $46,27040
      Producers and Directors $46,15090
      Medical Records Specialists $46,150250
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,0701,190
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $46,05050
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $46,030210
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,9501,310
      Highway Maintenance Workers $45,910220
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,910180
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $45,800150
      Medical Appliance Technicians $45,80030
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $45,510170
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,46070
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $45,44040
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,0601,490
      Psychiatric Technicians $45,020130
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $45,01040
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,830140
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $44,740200
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $44,670120
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,57040
      Customer Service Representatives $44,5602,850
      Dental Assistants $44,410330
      Procurement Clerks $44,12040
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,10080
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,080110
      Pipelayers $44,02040
      Tutors $44,000130
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $43,680140
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,5702,850
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,550240
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $43,52050
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $42,70060
      Community Health Workers $42,48040
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,4101,560
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,3302,900
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $42,220170
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $42,18080
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,040550
      Pest Control Workers $41,870130
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $41,650170
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $41,41040
      Office Clerks, General $41,2101,970
      Billing and Posting Clerks $41,110380
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,440950
      Emergency Medical Technicians $40,230210
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,85060
      Pharmacy Technicians $39,790570
      Bus Drivers, School $39,630510
      Printing Press Operators $39,570140
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,52080
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,450420
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $39,300160
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,290190
      Phlebotomists $39,040170
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,040660
      Firefighters $38,880480
      Foundry Mold and Coremakers $38,860
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,670380
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $38,63090
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $38,510160
      Helpers--Carpenters $38,47060
      Nursing Assistants $38,2602,730
      Construction Laborers $38,0601,210
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $38,010240
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $37,950140
      Photographers $37,80070
      Counter and Rental Clerks $37,750460
      Tellers $37,710370
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $37,680150
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,640900
      Skincare Specialists $37,39060
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $37,36080
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,240190
      Security Guards $37,2201,210
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,220270
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,1301,000
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $37,10050
      Food Batchmakers $37,100
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,07060
      File Clerks $37,04060
      Medical Assistants $37,010580
      Social and Human Service Assistants $36,940470
      Helpers--Production Workers $36,940130
      Parts Salespersons $36,820400
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,810550
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $36,81040
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,690480
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $36,65060
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,5601,300
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,290290
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $36,210170
      Helpers--Electricians $36,010160
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $35,93030
      Orderlies $35,740150
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,730110
      Residential Advisors $35,69080
      Light Truck Drivers $35,520750
      Order Clerks $35,49070
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,450800
      Data Entry Keyers $35,39080
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,310610
      Library Technicians $35,30090
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $35,21040
      Production Workers, All Other $35,060310
      Waiters and Waitresses $34,9402,370
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,640130
      Couriers and Messengers $34,35070
      Stockers and Order Fillers $34,2602,960
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $34,12030
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,920410
      Concierges $33,73050
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,70030
      Cooks, Restaurant $33,6701,630
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $33,48030
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,260220
      Library Assistants, Clerical $32,71070
      Tour and Travel Guides $32,32030
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,790980
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,640360
      Recreation Workers $31,280470
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,0202,090
      Driver/Sales Workers $30,980450
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $30,950230
      School Bus Monitors $30,570140
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,530290
      Sewing Machine Operators $30,400160
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $30,090160
      Funeral Attendants $30,060160
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,000220
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $29,99040
      Medical Transcriptionists $29,870
      Retail Salespersons $29,7904,380
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $29,780130
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,760410
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,550340
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,350300
      Food Preparation Workers $29,240450
      Bill and Account Collectors $29,020160
      Floral Designers $29,00040
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,500900
      Dishwashers $28,360380
      Cashiers $28,3203,310
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,270280
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $28,15090
      Animal Caretakers $28,030330
      Coaches and Scouts $27,820420
      Childcare Workers $27,790510
      Cooks, Fast Food $27,770680
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,6602,160
      Bakers $27,490160
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,330370
      Parking Attendants $27,16080
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $27,15040
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000270
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,9903,430
      Cooks, Short Order $26,250100