Sales Managers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $153,490 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $73.79
10th percentile $81,220
90th percentile —
Employed locally 220
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,220
    25th
    $104,040
    50th (median)
    $153,490
    75th
    $226,350

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 170% Median Sales Managers salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Nearby metros — Sales Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $172,910
    Harrisonburg, VA $170,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $168,770
    Richmond, VA $164,320
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $151,410

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $102,070
    Financial Managers $159,700
    Managers, All Other $136,420
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $163,230
    Medical and Health Services Managers $124,360
    Construction Managers $104,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Charlottesville, VA is $73.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $138.61 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 11.2% above the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Managers in Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $81,220 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,040.