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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
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| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Beach | 456,349 | $92,968 | $1,714 | 4.0% | 40.9% |
| 2 | Chesapeake | 252,583 | $95,373 | $1,586 | 4.9% | 36.9% |
| 3 | Arlington | 236,254 | $142,114 | $2,322 | 3.3% | 77.1% |
| 4 | Norfolk | 233,596 | $66,109 | $1,321 | 5.7% | 33.5% |
| 5 | Richmond | 229,359 | $64,587 | $1,372 | 5.7% | 45.6% |
| 6 | Newport News | 184,216 | $69,634 | $1,339 | 5.8% | 30.6% |
| 7 | Alexandria | 156,976 | $119,681 | $2,089 | 3.3% | 66.2% |
| 8 | Hampton | 137,557 | $69,621 | $1,427 | 6.3% | 28.5% |
| 9 | Suffolk | 98,796 | $92,666 | $1,563 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| 10 | Roanoke | 98,355 | $55,378 | $996 | 5.6% | 30.0% |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 97,190 | $60,491 | $1,300 | 6.5% | 24.3% |
| 12 | Lynchburg | 79,497 | $57,947 | $1,073 | 5.3% | 38.5% |
| 13 | Centreville | 71,706 | $139,510 | $2,299 | 4.4% | 58.2% |
| 14 | Dale City | 71,016 | $111,994 | $1,876 | 5.0% | 33.5% |
| 15 | Reston | 64,414 | $148,710 | $2,231 | 5.0% | 72.0% |
| 16 | Harrisonburg | 51,392 | $62,254 | $1,184 | 6.9% | 37.5% |
| 17 | McLean | 49,627 | $250,001 | $3,422 | 2.3% | 84.3% |
| 18 | Tuckahoe | 49,183 | $102,264 | $1,536 | 4.2% | 56.6% |
| 19 | Leesburg | 49,171 | $145,205 | $2,105 | 2.8% | 56.7% |
| 20 | Lake Ridge | 46,049 | $127,154 | $2,033 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| 21 | Ashburn | 46,026 | $154,978 | $2,455 | 3.2% | 66.1% |
| 22 | Blacksburg | 45,446 | $50,182 | $1,359 | 3.1% | 69.2% |
| 23 | Charlottesville | 45,437 | $74,824 | $1,540 | 3.7% | 62.5% |
| 24 | Burke | 44,029 | $185,818 | $2,894 | 5.6% | 68.5% |
| 25 | Woodbridge | 43,945 | $104,741 | $2,101 | 6.5% | 29.4% |
| 26 | Manassas | 42,976 | $113,590 | $1,850 | 3.8% | 32.7% |
| 27 | Danville | 42,214 | $44,423 | $836 | 5.6% | 19.6% |
| 28 | Linton Hall | 41,876 | $178,915 | $2,575 | 3.8% | 57.0% |
| 29 | Annandale | 41,705 | $116,263 | $1,933 | 4.9% | 45.6% |
| 30 | Mechanicsville | 38,683 | $98,595 | $1,724 | 1.9% | 35.8% |
| 31 | Oakton | 36,528 | $160,663 | $2,276 | 1.9% | 74.5% |
| 32 | Fair Oaks | 35,545 | $123,947 | $2,275 | 5.7% | 69.0% |
| 33 | South Riding | 34,352 | $196,403 | $2,905 | 3.8% | 68.5% |
| 34 | Petersburg | 33,537 | $50,698 | $1,174 | 10.1% | 25.4% |
| 35 | Sterling | 32,411 | $123,303 | $2,138 | 3.7% | 35.4% |
| 36 | West Falls Church | 31,279 | $134,978 | $2,066 | 4.9% | 52.5% |
| 37 | Springfield | 31,154 | $125,999 | $2,656 | 6.9% | 46.9% |
| 38 | Short Pump | 29,026 | $138,845 | $1,847 | 1.7% | 75.1% |
| 39 | Tysons | 28,936 | $129,818 | $2,497 | 4.5% | 79.3% |
| 40 | Fredericksburg | 28,873 | $86,071 | $1,619 | 5.1% | 46.1% |
| 41 | Winchester | 27,913 | $63,974 | $1,315 | 6.4% | 31.3% |
| 42 | Cherry Hill | 26,044 | $122,447 | $1,931 | 6.7% | 43.7% |
| 43 | Staunton | 25,948 | $65,581 | $1,024 | 5.3% | 37.7% |
| 44 | Cave Spring | 25,742 | $87,539 | $1,285 | 3.0% | 48.8% |
| 45 | Salem | 25,618 | $66,725 | $1,133 | 3.6% | 33.0% |
| 46 | Fairfax | 25,026 | $132,348 | $2,245 | 3.3% | 62.4% |
| 47 | Herndon | 24,672 | $148,000 | $2,259 | 4.1% | 53.2% |
| 48 | Brambleton | 24,537 | $238,018 | $2,479 | 3.2% | 79.8% |
| 49 | Chester | 24,474 | $95,104 | $1,603 | 2.5% | 33.8% |
| 50 | Bailey's Crossroads | 24,271 | $88,483 | $2,021 | 8.1% | 45.3% |
| 51 | Chantilly | 24,036 | $157,124 | $2,312 | 2.9% | 59.7% |
| 52 | Hopewell | 22,959 | $54,729 | $1,106 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| 53 | Waynesboro | 22,841 | $59,994 | $1,020 | 5.1% | 25.7% |
| 54 | Christiansburg | 22,720 | $77,147 | $1,181 | 2.4% | 44.7% |
| 55 | McNair | 22,655 | $122,778 | $2,287 | 2.3% | 68.8% |
| 56 | West Springfield | 22,532 | $163,115 | $2,455 | 1.7% | 64.5% |
| 57 | Montclair | 22,387 | $155,774 | $2,366 | 5.8% | 56.0% |
| 58 | Leesylvania | 21,632 | $132,524 | $2,289 | 6.1% | 53.5% |
| 59 | Buckhall | 21,602 | $180,021 | $2,478 | 3.5% | 52.9% |
| 60 | Woodlawn | 21,194 | $91,884 | $1,828 | 5.7% | 32.8% |
| 61 | Rose Hill | 21,066 | $174,950 | $2,475 | 2.7% | 61.8% |
| 62 | Lorton | 20,991 | $138,685 | $2,548 | 6.5% | 60.6% |
| 63 | Culpeper | 20,794 | $94,721 | $1,416 | 2.3% | 30.7% |
| 64 | Meadowbrook | 20,749 | $86,054 | $1,583 | 5.3% | 25.6% |
| 65 | Merrifield | 20,698 | $136,373 | $2,368 | 3.4% | 76.2% |
| 66 | Lincolnia | 20,320 | $121,639 | $2,141 | 5.4% | 55.5% |
| 67 | Sudley | 19,162 | $94,309 | $2,139 | 6.0% | 24.3% |
| 68 | Midlothian | 19,120 | $110,084 | $1,760 | 4.0% | 58.1% |
| 69 | Franklin Farm | 18,736 | $215,544 | $2,625 | 3.4% | 78.7% |
| 70 | Laurel | 18,721 | $73,609 | $1,616 | 5.0% | 29.9% |
| 71 | Kingstowne | 18,360 | $151,535 | $2,406 | 2.8% | 67.5% |
| 72 | Colonial Heights | 18,352 | $76,505 | $1,234 | 3.6% | 28.0% |
| 73 | Franconia | 18,335 | $152,474 | $2,605 | 2.7% | 66.8% |
| 74 | Gainesville | 18,196 | $174,410 | $2,283 | 2.6% | 58.0% |
| 75 | Idylwood | 17,559 | $120,109 | $2,045 | 2.8% | 63.1% |
| 76 | Glen Allen | 17,551 | $92,723 | $1,804 | 3.9% | 45.8% |
| 77 | Hybla Valley | 17,257 | $80,959 | $1,631 | 8.3% | 35.9% |
| 78 | Hollins | 17,097 | $77,456 | $1,193 | 3.4% | 26.1% |
| 79 | Burke Centre | 17,037 | $164,123 | $2,515 | 6.5% | 65.5% |
| 80 | Bon Air | 16,904 | $101,879 | $1,799 | 3.5% | 55.2% |
| 81 | Bull Run | 16,859 | $89,679 | $2,002 | 4.6% | 39.5% |
| 82 | Bristol | 16,849 | $50,404 | $801 | 6.3% | 24.8% |
| 83 | Manassas Park | 16,798 | $103,250 | $2,146 | 5.5% | 26.9% |
| 84 | Radford | 16,726 | $57,348 | $1,033 | 8.1% | 37.9% |
| 85 | Fort Hunt | 16,700 | $216,038 | $3,501 | 3.2% | 80.7% |
| 86 | Stone Ridge | 16,603 | $187,563 | $2,746 | 3.0% | 75.1% |
| 87 | Vienna | 16,412 | $216,953 | $2,391 | 4.4% | 74.7% |
| 88 | Wolf Trap | 15,858 | $250,001 | $3,501 | 2.0% | 85.1% |
| 89 | Williamsburg | 15,798 | $75,604 | $1,407 | 6.8% | 45.8% |
| 90 | Front Royal | 15,296 | $64,838 | $1,135 | 5.0% | 18.8% |
| 91 | East Highland Park | 15,265 | $64,681 | $1,318 | 6.8% | 26.9% |
| 92 | Great Falls | 15,228 | $250,001 | $3,501 | 3.1% | 85.3% |
| 93 | Falls Church | 14,710 | $143,262 | $2,190 | 5.0% | 80.5% |
| 94 | Broadlands | 14,353 | $241,042 | $2,694 | 3.0% | 77.6% |
| 95 | Highland Springs | 14,296 | $57,599 | $1,269 | 5.6% | 23.0% |
| 96 | Groveton | 13,931 | $101,974 | $1,820 | 9.8% | 47.1% |
| 97 | Brandermill | 13,730 | $107,396 | $1,782 | 4.6% | 49.1% |
| 98 | Martinsville | 13,658 | $46,727 | $808 | 2.9% | 22.1% |
| 99 | Huntington | 13,502 | $99,956 | $2,062 | 4.2% | 65.2% |
| 100 | Newington | 13,478 | $155,027 | $2,805 | 4.2% | 63.2% |
Virginia is in the South region (South Atlantic division), with 8,705,170 residents, a median age of 39.0 and a median household income of $93,170. The unemployment rate was 3.6% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 101.1 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,170 | 12 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 24 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.8% | 6 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 101.1 | 36 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.2% | 8 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 13.1% | 15 of 51 | higher is better |
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Virginia is in the South region (South Atlantic division) and has 8,705,170 residents (the 12th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 39.0. Its economy produced about $826,942 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 13th among states and DC, equal to $94,994 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.6% in 2026M09, which is 24th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.8% of employment, 6th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $55,690 a year ($26.78 an hour), 9% above the national median ($55,690 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Virginia are Fast Food and Counter Workers (104,460 jobs, median $30,110); General and Operations Managers (103,590 jobs, median $122,080); Retail Salespersons (100,290 jobs, median $34,240); Software Developers (88,280 jobs, median $136,460); Cashiers (83,890 jobs, median $30,580). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Chief Executives (median $310,740); Physicians, All Other (median $278,530); Family Medicine Physicians (median $222,630). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in computer and mathematical (1.8 times the national share of workers) and business and financial operations (1.4 times the national share of workers).
Prices are above the national average in Virginia: the regional price parity is 101.1 against 100 for the whole country (36th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,579 a month and the median household income $93,170, so a year of rent equals 20.3% of income; the median home value is $383,700. The state minimum wage is $12.77 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 5.75%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
13.1% of residents were born abroad and 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 67.6% drive alone, 2.3% use public transit and 18.3% work from home; 17.6% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Government and government enterprises | 130,698 | 15.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 116,553 | 14.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 101,436 | 12.3% |
| Manufacturing | 61,590 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54,691 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 53,597 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 45,464 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 40,946 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 40,703 | 4.9% |
| Information | 39,264 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25,908 | 3.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23,431 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22,450 | 2.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 20,557 | 2.5% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 19,423 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 13,094 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 6,848 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6,120 | 0.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 2,544 | 0.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,625 | 0.2% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 6,400 | -7.2% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 230,800 | -1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 232,200 | -1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 688,900 | +0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 65,400 | -3.5% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 219,900 | -1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 788,200 | -1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 631,300 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 424,900 | +0.9% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 199,000 | -1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 762,700 | -0.7% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 4,249,700 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 426,040 | 103.7 | 0.91 | $47,180 | $33,050 | $75,190 | -1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 339,730 | 82.7 | 0.94 | $35,110 | $27,700 | $55,980 | +0% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 325,070 | 79.1 | 0.90 | $44,270 | $30,020 | $72,390 | -0% |
| Sales and Related | 355,320 | 86.5 | 1.00 | $37,420 | $28,090 | $99,840 | -3% |
| Management | 266,570 | 64.9 | 0.91 | $141,720 | $65,000 | $274,060 | +12% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 387,820 | 94.4 | 1.39 | $95,010 | $51,820 | $163,920 | +15% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 230,590 | 56.1 | 0.89 | $87,270 | $46,310 | $169,700 | +1% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 252,970 | 61.6 | 1.05 | $61,100 | $35,110 | $105,480 | +1% |
| Production | 163,860 | 39.9 | 0.72 | $46,750 | $31,910 | $75,950 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 162,910 | 39.6 | 0.78 | $37,610 | $27,780 | $53,660 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 176,990 | 43.1 | 1.04 | $56,460 | $37,600 | $85,280 | -5% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 155,070 | 37.7 | 0.96 | $59,820 | $37,360 | $94,800 | +0% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 248,190 | 60.4 | 1.79 | $128,700 | $67,230 | $201,910 | +18% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 128,150 | 31.2 | 1.07 | $36,010 | $28,700 | $51,730 | -4% |
| Protective Service | 114,200 | 27.8 | 1.14 | $51,120 | $30,950 | $93,940 | +2% |
| Personal Care and Service | 94,200 | 22.9 | 1.09 | $35,710 | $26,970 | $59,120 | -2% |
| Community and Social Service | 67,270 | 16.4 | 0.95 | $59,470 | $37,650 | $96,790 | +2% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 76,470 | 18.6 | 1.11 | $100,380 | $61,460 | $166,060 | +1% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 52,910 | 12.9 | 0.98 | $62,540 | $34,530 | $126,490 | -0% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 43,270 | 10.5 | 1.11 | $85,670 | $48,450 | $178,320 | +4% |
| Legal | 36,930 | 9.0 | 1.07 | $110,300 | $56,020 | $220,920 | +8% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 4,800 | 1.2 | 0.42 | $41,000 | $30,990 | $62,670 | +12% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 9.8% |
| Public administration | 8.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.5% |
| Construction | 6.5% |
| Other services | 5.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.8% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.9% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 104,460 | 1.03 | $30,110 | $27,130 | $37,550 | -3% |
| General and Operations Managers | 103,590 | 1.12 | $122,080 | $56,400 | $261,060 | +15% |
| Retail Salespersons | 100,290 | 0.97 | $34,240 | $27,540 | $46,590 | -3% |
| Software Developers | 88,280 | 1.98 | $136,460 | $83,350 | $211,930 | +0% |
| Cashiers | 83,890 | 1.03 | $30,580 | $27,040 | $37,450 | -7% |
| Registered Nurses | 77,490 | 0.87 | $93,600 | $67,830 | $125,580 | -4% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 70,070 | 0.62 | $30,300 | $26,980 | $40,650 | -15% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 69,660 | 0.93 | $36,380 | $29,470 | $48,620 | -3% |
| Office Clerks, General | 66,550 | 1.02 | $46,410 | $31,710 | $66,110 | +3% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 65,970 | 1.13 | $35,170 | $28,290 | $47,240 | -5% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 59,850 | 0.87 | $42,730 | $31,210 | $61,350 | -5% |
| Management Analysts | 59,620 | 2.51 | $117,580 | $66,140 | $174,700 | +15% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 59,370 | 0.99 | $44,760 | $28,270 | $74,130 | +27% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 58,000 | 0.74 | $39,380 | $31,050 | $53,700 | -2% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 48,750 | 0.89 | $56,860 | $38,180 | $77,040 | -3% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 47,100 | 1.23 | $93,290 | $60,000 | $156,730 | +11% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 45,160 | 1.57 | $85,200 | $46,650 | $156,750 | +3% |
| Project Management Specialists | 43,860 | 1.56 | $120,840 | $68,020 | $179,970 | +18% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 41,390 | 1.25 | $72,640 | $37,700 | $169,610 | +4% |
| Nursing Assistants | 40,580 | 1.06 | $43,200 | $31,560 | $50,980 | +2% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 40,310 | 1.08 | $36,750 | $29,340 | $45,740 | -2% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 37,880 | 1.03 | $65,550 | $49,770 | $100,290 | +2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 35,160 | 0.93 | $67,170 | $45,670 | $104,530 | -3% |
| Security Guards | 34,870 | 1.03 | $43,640 | $30,990 | $73,060 | +15% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 34,540 | 0.85 | $49,470 | $34,640 | $77,260 | -0% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | 4,870 | 0.90 | $310,740 | $130,000 | $604,090 | +45% |
| Physicians, All Other | 8,480 | 0.94 | $278,530 | $103,490 | $417,070 | +5% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 2,930 | 1.03 | $222,630 | $103,720 | $443,010 | -9% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 17,550 | 0.99 | $201,490 | $133,320 | $300,720 | +15% |
| Dentists, General | 4,140 | 1.26 | $197,110 | $105,400 | $321,250 | +15% |
| Air Traffic Controllers | 1,120 | 1.88 | $191,820 | $94,330 | $225,680 | +30% |
| Sales Managers | 9,670 | 0.57 | $191,130 | $94,710 | $302,900 | +29% |
| Marketing Managers | 6,890 | 0.66 | $187,820 | $107,710 | $292,430 | +13% |
| Financial Managers | 20,850 | 0.94 | $185,220 | $108,760 | $323,300 | +11% |
| Public Relations Managers | 2,610 | 1.32 | $176,340 | $106,880 | $312,040 | +20% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,390 | 0.75 | $176,160 | $124,830 | $253,060 | +3% |
| Lawyers | 18,580 | 0.93 | $167,210 | $79,330 | $320,220 | +5% |
| Purchasing Managers | 3,540 | 1.59 | $166,230 | $109,270 | $222,230 | +12% |
| Managers, All Other | 21,560 | 1.31 | $166,230 | $110,100 | $224,040 | +17% |
| Human Resources Managers | 5,770 | 0.99 | $165,980 | $105,130 | $272,070 | +11% |
| Database Architects | 5,260 | 2.96 | $160,360 | $105,210 | $210,160 | +15% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 3,590 | 3.65 | $157,390 | $96,300 | $230,630 | +12% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,470 | 0.51 | $150,570 | $84,080 | $212,620 | -10% |
| Engineers, All Other | 5,060 | 1.24 | $148,160 | $84,590 | $195,190 | +21% |
| Pharmacists | 7,980 | 0.94 | $144,060 | $106,800 | $173,550 | +2% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 2,540 | 1.42 | $143,210 | $95,420 | $226,950 | +6% |
| Computer Network Architects | 9,380 | 1.97 | $141,340 | $85,050 | $210,180 | +5% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 3,380 | 3.45 | $140,670 | $82,660 | $218,040 | +39% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 17,000 | 1.48 | $139,030 | $77,130 | $185,950 | +19% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 1,720 | 0.85 | $139,030 | $87,630 | $195,290 | -14% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | 1,080 | 6.83 | $70,260 | $44,430 | $99,380 | +10% |
| Ship Engineers | 1,450 | 6.53 | $82,370 | $47,420 | $150,300 | -25% |
| Information Security Analysts | 19,120 | 3.80 | $134,900 | $81,410 | $205,750 | +4% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 3,590 | 3.65 | $157,390 | $96,300 | $230,630 | +12% |
| Sailors and Marine Oilers | 2,970 | 3.54 | $49,120 | $32,660 | $60,650 | -5% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 3,380 | 3.45 | $140,670 | $82,660 | $218,040 | +39% |
| Riggers | 1,920 | 3.22 | $63,620 | $49,160 | $76,540 | +2% |
| Database Administrators | 5,940 | 3.21 | $93,320 | $60,840 | $160,190 | -11% |
| Database Architects | 5,260 | 2.96 | $160,360 | $105,210 | $210,160 | +15% |
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1,530 | 2.63 | $50,770 | $36,990 | $58,660 | +31% |
| Management Analysts | 59,620 | 2.51 | $117,580 | $66,140 | $174,700 | +15% |
| Web Developers | 4,590 | 2.47 | $128,380 | $76,640 | $178,230 | +39% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 1,450 | 2.46 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Operations Research Analysts | 6,980 | 2.43 | $129,460 | $71,820 | $194,260 | +46% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 3,720 | 2.35 | $98,410 | $64,000 | $131,810 | +26% |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | 2,270 | 2.33 | $87,610 | $54,560 | $132,160 | -5% |
| Budget Analysts | 2,730 | 2.19 | $105,470 | $70,610 | $156,750 | +15% |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 8,920 | 2.14 | $30,070 | $26,790 | $37,450 | -10% |
| Helpers--Carpenters | 1,200 | 2.09 | $43,730 | $30,460 | $57,140 | -0% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 10,160 | 2.06 | $121,590 | $78,820 | $169,200 | +17% |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 1,270 | 2.00 | $104,000 | $62,180 | $213,830 | -32% |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 1,350 | 1.99 | $57,010 | $41,010 | $63,500 | -2% |
| Software Developers | 88,280 | 1.98 | $136,460 | $83,350 | $211,930 | +0% |
| Computer Network Architects | 9,380 | 1.97 | $141,340 | $85,050 | $210,180 | +5% |
| Technical Writers | 2,280 | 1.90 | $93,600 | $60,930 | $139,470 | +4% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 1,125 federal job postings open now in Virginia (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 83 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 64 |
| U.S. Marine Corps | 53 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 48 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 41 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 36 |
| United States Fleet Forces Command | 36 |
| Army National Guard Units | 34 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 30 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 28 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 26 |
| Patent and Trademark Office | 24 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 22 |
| Air Combat Command | 21 |
| Indian Health Service | 21 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 63 |
| Information Technology Management | 55 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 52 |
| Medical Officer | 39 |
| Human Resources Management | 29 |
| General Engineering | 29 |
| Attorney | 27 |
| Contracting | 26 |
| Police | 23 |
| General Business And Industry | 23 |
| Financial Administration And Program | 22 |
| Nurse | 21 |
| Education And Training Technician | 20 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 20 |
| Security Administration | 18 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $90,838 (957 postings).
The median wage in Virginia is $55,690 a year ($26.78 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+9%). The 10th percentile earns $30,530 and the 90th $139,010.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 426,040 | 103.7 | 0.91 | $47,180 | $33,050 | $75,190 | -1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 339,730 | 82.7 | 0.94 | $35,110 | $27,700 | $55,980 | +0% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 325,070 | 79.1 | 0.90 | $44,270 | $30,020 | $72,390 | -0% |
| Sales and Related | 355,320 | 86.5 | 1.00 | $37,420 | $28,090 | $99,840 | -3% |
| Management | 266,570 | 64.9 | 0.91 | $141,720 | $65,000 | $274,060 | +12% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 387,820 | 94.4 | 1.39 | $95,010 | $51,820 | $163,920 | +15% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 230,590 | 56.1 | 0.89 | $87,270 | $46,310 | $169,700 | +1% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 252,970 | 61.6 | 1.05 | $61,100 | $35,110 | $105,480 | +1% |
| Production | 163,860 | 39.9 | 0.72 | $46,750 | $31,910 | $75,950 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 162,910 | 39.6 | 0.78 | $37,610 | $27,780 | $53,660 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 176,990 | 43.1 | 1.04 | $56,460 | $37,600 | $85,280 | -5% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 155,070 | 37.7 | 0.96 | $59,820 | $37,360 | $94,800 | +0% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 248,190 | 60.4 | 1.79 | $128,700 | $67,230 | $201,910 | +18% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 128,150 | 31.2 | 1.07 | $36,010 | $28,700 | $51,730 | -4% |
| Protective Service | 114,200 | 27.8 | 1.14 | $51,120 | $30,950 | $93,940 | +2% |
| Personal Care and Service | 94,200 | 22.9 | 1.09 | $35,710 | $26,970 | $59,120 | -2% |
| Community and Social Service | 67,270 | 16.4 | 0.95 | $59,470 | $37,650 | $96,790 | +2% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 76,470 | 18.6 | 1.11 | $100,380 | $61,460 | $166,060 | +1% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 52,910 | 12.9 | 0.98 | $62,540 | $34,530 | $126,490 | -0% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 43,270 | 10.5 | 1.11 | $85,670 | $48,450 | $178,320 | +4% |
| Legal | 36,930 | 9.0 | 1.07 | $110,300 | $56,020 | $220,920 | +8% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 4,800 | 1.2 | 0.42 | $41,000 | $30,990 | $62,670 | +12% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Virginia ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $12.77 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 5.75% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 101.1 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,579 |
| Median home value | $383,700 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 67.3% |
| Poverty rate | 9.9% |
| Drive alone to work | 67.6% |
| Public transit to work | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 18.3% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 17.6% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
13.1% of residents of Virginia were born abroad (1,142,989 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| El Salvador | 111,151 |
| India | 98,813 |
| Mexico | 59,229 |
| Korea | 53,372 |
| Philippines | 52,175 |
| Vietnam | 45,232 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 42,379 |
| Guatemala | 40,393 |
| Honduras | 39,561 |
| Ethiopia | 32,270 |
| Peru | 28,506 |
| Pakistan | 28,105 |
| Bolivia | 25,520 |
| Afghanistan | 24,032 |
| Germany | 17,824 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$12.77 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 5.75% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.6% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$93,170 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
1,125 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.