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Average salary by job family in Charlottesville
| Management | $143,110 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $124,530 |
| Legal | $122,900 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $115,620 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $98,470 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $95,860 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $88,840 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $80,860 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $68,930 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,860 |
| Community and Social Service | $60,590 |
| Construction and Extraction | $58,830 |
| Sales and Related | $50,840 |
| Production | $50,720 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,330 |
| Protective Service | $50,140 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,720 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,530 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,380 |
| Personal Care and Service | $40,060 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $39,990 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,060 |
Highest-paying jobs in Charlottesville
- Chief Executives$352,900
- Physicians, All Other$267,120
- Nurse Anesthetists$263,370
- Dentists, General$187,020
- Sales Managers$186,600
- Financial Managers$184,620
- Marketing Managers$179,630
- Personal Financial Advisors$179,230
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$173,170
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$171,800
Most common jobs in Charlottesville and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 3,040 | $97,780 | $99,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,800 | $32,130 | $30,150 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,540 | $35,850 | $34,210 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,530 | $129,610 | $107,200 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,140 | $48,060 | $44,030 |
| Cashiers | 2,110 | $32,660 | $30,930 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,080 | $47,620 | $45,620 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,970 | $32,030 | $29,700 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,610 | $43,400 | $44,140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,530 | $36,240 | $35,710 |
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Cost of living in Charlottesville
Prices in the Charlottesville area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 99.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $74,000 therefore buys what $74,637 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $473,058, 5.2 times the median household income of $90,552.
$473,058typical home value
$90,552median household income
99.1BEA price parity
222,937metro population
Take-home pay in Charlottesville
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,860 | $31,237 | $2,603 |
| Median wage | $55,180 | $44,159 | $3,680 |
| Average wage | $74,000 | $57,448 | $4,787 |
| 75th percentile wage | $85,600 | $64,942 | $5,412 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Salaries for every job in Charlottesville
Management26 jobs
- Chief Executives$353K
- Sales Managers$187K
- Financial Managers$185K
- Marketing Managers$180K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$173K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$172K
- Human Resources Managers$166K
- Purchasing Managers$157K
- Public Relations Managers$149K
- Managers, All Other$149K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$145K
- Training and Development Managers$138K
- Industrial Production Managers$134K
- General and Operations Managers$130K
- Natural Sciences Managers$129K
- Administrative Services Managers$120K
- Facilities Managers$120K
- Construction Managers$120K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$112K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$107K
- Social and Community Service Managers$97K
- Education Administrators, All Other$94K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$91K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$83K
- Food Service Managers$79K
- Lodging Managers$72K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical27 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$267K
- Nurse Anesthetists$263K
- Dentists, General$187K
- Pharmacists$151K
- Veterinarians$149K
- Nurse Practitioners$143K
- Physician Assistants$141K
- Dental Hygienists$112K
- Physical Therapists$107K
- Occupational Therapists$103K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$102K
- Registered Nurses$98K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$97K
- Respiratory Therapists$86K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$72K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$70K
- Athletic Trainers$68K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Medical Records Specialists$59K
- Paramedics$59K
- Opticians, Dispensing$57K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Pharmacy Technicians$48K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
Legal5 jobs
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$149K
- Data Scientists$138K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$137K
- Software Developers$131K
- Information Security Analysts$128K
- Database Architects$128K
- Computer Network Architects$123K
- Statisticians$115K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$115K
- Operations Research Analysts$115K
- Computer Programmers$113K
- Computer Systems Analysts$106K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$106K
- Web Developers$105K
- Database Administrators$94K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$73K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$71K
- Computer User Support Specialists$67K
Architecture and Engineering15 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$152K
- Aerospace Engineers$137K
- Electrical Engineers$130K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$122K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$120K
- Mechanical Engineers$113K
- Industrial Engineers$107K
- Civil Engineers$101K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$101K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$97K
- Surveyors$76K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$63K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$58K
Educational Instruction and Library20 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$165K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$139K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Instructional Coordinators$88K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$82K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$74K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$73K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$66K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$66K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$64K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$62K
- Tutors$58K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$51K
- Library Technicians$50K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$42K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36K
Business and Financial Operations22 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$179K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$118K
- Project Management Specialists$107K
- Management Analysts$104K
- Budget Analysts$93K
- Accountants and Auditors$90K
- Insurance Underwriters$88K
- Logisticians$88K
- Cost Estimators$86K
- Human Resources Specialists$86K
- Fundraisers$82K
- Compliance Officers$81K
- Training and Development Specialists$80K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$79K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$77K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$75K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$73K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$72K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$70K
- Loan Officers$66K
Life, Physical, and Social Science17 jobs
- Physicists$160K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$145K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$119K
- Chemists$100K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$92K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$91K
- School Psychologists$84K
- Urban and Regional Planners$83K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$83K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$83K
- Survey Researchers$80K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66K
- Biological Technicians$63K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$61K
- Social Science Research Assistants$59K
- Chemical Technicians$55K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media15 jobs
- Technical Writers$105K
- Public Relations Specialists$84K
- Writers and Authors$81K
- Editors$77K
- Interpreters and Translators$77K
- Producers and Directors$71K
- Graphic Designers$69K
- Coaches and Scouts$66K
- Interior Designers$63K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$59K
- Audio and Video Technicians$56K
- Photographers$52K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$41K
- Floral Designers$40K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair17 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$77K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$77K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$74K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$74K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$68K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$53K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
Community and Social Service10 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$70K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$69K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$65K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62K
- Clergy$61K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$48K
Construction and Extraction16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$70K
- Electricians$62K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Carpenters$56K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$55K
- Sheet Metal Workers$54K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$53K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$51K
- Pipelayers$48K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Helpers--Carpenters$47K
- Helpers--Electricians$46K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$40K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$125K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$91K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$78K
- Advertising Sales Agents$77K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Insurance Sales Agents$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Travel Agents$51K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$49K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Cashiers$33K
Production16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Machinists$56K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$53K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Food Batchmakers$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Printing Press Operators$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$38K
- Bakers$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
Office and Administrative Support34 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$59K
- Brokerage Clerks$59K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$57K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$53K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$52K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Bill and Account Collectors$51K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$48K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$48K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Order Clerks$45K
- Tellers$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- File Clerks$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Protective Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$69K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$65K
- Transportation Security Screeners$57K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$50K
- Security Guards$45K
- Firefighters$44K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$32K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Bus Drivers, School$48K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$46K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$44K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$76K
- Massage Therapists$75K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$74K
- Dental Assistants$46K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45K
- Phlebotomists$45K
- Nursing Assistants$43K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39K
- Medical Transcriptionists$38K
- Physical Therapist Aides$35K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$43K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$39K
- Recreation Workers$39K
- Tour and Travel Guides$38K
- Concierges$37K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$34K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$64K
- Bartenders$54K
- Waiters and Waitresses$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$34K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Cooks, Fast Food$34K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
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Salary in Charlottesville: questions
What is a good salary in Charlottesville?
Half of all workers in the Charlottesville metro earn less than $55,180 and the average is $74,000. Earning more than $85,600 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Charlottesville to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $69,174, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Charlottesville?
Chief Executives ($352,900), Physicians, All Other ($267,120), Nurse Anesthetists ($263,370).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Charlottesville, VA (16820), all occupations and 344 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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