Highest-Paying Careers

Highest-Paying Careers

Find the careers that typically pay the highest median wage in your state. To make the most of this information, try these tips:

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292 occupations found in Virginia.
Results Filtered by:
Typical Education - High school diploma or equivalent.
Rank Occupation 2024 Median Wages Typical Education
Employment column one Hourly Employment column two Annual
82
$55.11
$114,600
High school diploma or equivalent
90
$52.99
$110,200
High school diploma or equivalent
98
$51.47
$107,100
High school diploma or equivalent
112
$49.38
$102,700
High school diploma or equivalent
115
$49.06
$102,000
High school diploma or equivalent
121
$48.48
$100,800
High school diploma or equivalent
137
$46.77
$97,300
High school diploma or equivalent
156
$43.52
$90,500
High school diploma or equivalent
159
$42.89
$89,200
High school diploma or equivalent
174
$40.56
$84,400
High school diploma or equivalent
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