Staunton-Waynesboro, VA
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Staunton-Waynesboro, VA, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 211 detailed occupations covering about 39,240 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 14.8% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $235,220 | +3.7% | 30 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $212,130 | +28.8% | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $187,970 | +116.3% | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $161,280 | -3% | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $137,320 | +0.9% | 80 |
| Financial Managers | $135,500 | +20.9% | 120 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,870 | -24% | 40 |
| Sales Managers | $128,830 | -4.7% | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $125,810 | -3.2% | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $119,450 | -27.8% | 40 |
| Human Resources Managers | $116,110 | -14.8% | 50 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $106,490 | +10.8% | 30 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $104,810 | -17% | 130 |
| Dental Hygienists | $104,000 | +18.8% | 60 |
| Lawyers | $102,350 | -29.8% | 60 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $102,240 | -12.6% | 80 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $99,230 | -10.3% | 120 |
| Veterinarians | $98,600 | -17.2% | 70 |
| Software Developers | $98,270 | -41% | 120 |
| Managers, All Other | $97,510 | -27% | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | $96,750 | -3% | 100 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $96,740 | -32.9% | 80 |
| Construction Managers | $94,450 | -10% | 60 |
| Computer Network Architects | $94,170 | -27.5% | 30 |
| Occupational Therapists | $92,240 | -4.3% | 60 |