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Average salary by job family in Roanoke
| Management | $128,410 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $111,870 |
| Legal | $106,370 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $100,430 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $89,680 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $83,370 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $79,260 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $59,070 |
| Community and Social Service | $57,160 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $56,410 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $54,670 |
| Construction and Extraction | $52,570 |
| Protective Service | $50,890 |
| Production | $48,630 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,330 |
| Sales and Related | $47,220 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,930 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,210 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,060 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,690 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,270 |
Highest-paying jobs in Roanoke
- Anesthesiologists$387,340
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$307,000
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$305,190
- Chief Executives$301,480
- Psychiatrists$278,300
- Family Medicine Physicians$243,000
- Pediatricians, General$220,760
- Optometrists$219,610
- Financial Managers$172,410
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$166,670
Most common jobs in Roanoke and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 4,670 | $88,750 | $80,090 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,230 | $33,640 | $30,440 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,610 | $29,210 | $27,720 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,560 | $45,200 | $44,900 |
| Cashiers | 3,380 | $29,730 | $29,060 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,260 | $36,640 | $34,890 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,100 | $42,920 | $46,180 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,090 | $118,940 | $98,140 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,760 | $58,040 | $56,430 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,760 | $44,250 | $45,500 |
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Cost of living in Roanoke
Prices in the Roanoke area are 6% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,590 therefore buys what $64,720 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $301,139, 4.5 times the median household income of $67,447.
$301,139typical home value
$67,447median household income
93.6BEA price parity
314,661metro population
Take-home pay in Roanoke
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,700 | $29,626 | $2,469 |
| Median wage | $47,140 | $38,160 | $3,180 |
| Average wage | $60,590 | $48,194 | $4,016 |
| 75th percentile wage | $68,640 | $53,986 | $4,499 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Salaries for every job in Roanoke
Management24 jobs
- Chief Executives$301K
- Financial Managers$172K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$167K
- Marketing Managers$160K
- Public Relations Managers$159K
- Sales Managers$158K
- Human Resources Managers$150K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$148K
- Managers, All Other$141K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$135K
- Industrial Production Managers$129K
- Purchasing Managers$129K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$129K
- Administrative Services Managers$121K
- Natural Sciences Managers$119K
- General and Operations Managers$119K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$117K
- Construction Managers$110K
- Facilities Managers$104K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100K
- Social and Community Service Managers$91K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$79K
- Food Service Managers$71K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$55K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical34 jobs
- Anesthesiologists$387K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$307K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$305K
- Psychiatrists$278K
- Family Medicine Physicians$243K
- Pediatricians, General$221K
- Optometrists$220K
- Veterinarians$136K
- Physician Assistants$136K
- Pharmacists$134K
- Nurse Practitioners$127K
- Dental Hygienists$99K
- Occupational Therapists$96K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$96K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$92K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$89K
- Registered Nurses$89K
- Chiropractors$81K
- Respiratory Therapists$79K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$70K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63K
- Surgical Technologists$62K
- Paramedics$58K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Opticians, Dispensing$53K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$49K
- Medical Records Specialists$49K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$47K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$44K
- Psychiatric Technicians$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$42K
Legal5 jobs
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Database Architects$123K
- Computer Network Architects$120K
- Information Security Analysts$119K
- Software Developers$118K
- Computer Systems Analysts$109K
- Data Scientists$109K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$104K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$103K
- Operations Research Analysts$101K
- Web Developers$101K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$94K
- Computer Programmers$93K
- Database Administrators$89K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$65K
- Computer User Support Specialists$60K
Architecture and Engineering14 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$116K
- Engineers, All Other$102K
- Mechanical Engineers$102K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$101K
- Civil Engineers$97K
- Industrial Engineers$95K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$90K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Mechanical Drafters$70K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$61K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52K
Life, Physical, and Social Science10 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$115K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$113K
- Chemists$90K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$86K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77K
- School Psychologists$76K
- Urban and Regional Planners$73K
- Forensic Science Technicians$73K
- Biological Technicians$57K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$46K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$142K
- Financial Examiners$100K
- Project Management Specialists$95K
- Management Analysts$95K
- Credit Analysts$91K
- Labor Relations Specialists$88K
- Accountants and Auditors$83K
- Budget Analysts$82K
- Logisticians$82K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$82K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$76K
- Insurance Underwriters$75K
- Loan Officers$74K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Cost Estimators$74K
- Compliance Officers$73K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$71K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$68K
- Fundraisers$67K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$65K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$62K
- Tax Preparers$56K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$56K
- Credit Counselors$50K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair18 jobs
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$74K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$64K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60K
- Home Appliance Repairers$59K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$57K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$55K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$55K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$43K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37K
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$94K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$66K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$64K
- Healthcare Social Workers$61K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$58K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$56K
- Clergy$54K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Educational Instruction and Library28 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Instructional Coordinators$83K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$67K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$64K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$61K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$58K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$58K
- Tutors$57K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$52K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$52K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Library Technicians$40K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$40K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media14 jobs
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$80K
- Public Relations Specialists$72K
- Editors$68K
- Interior Designers$66K
- Interpreters and Translators$64K
- Graphic Designers$61K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$61K
- Producers and Directors$58K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$53K
- Audio and Video Technicians$47K
- Photographers$46K
- Coaches and Scouts$42K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$41K
- Floral Designers$35K
Construction and Extraction22 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$111K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$74K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$70K
- Electricians$58K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$49K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$49K
- Sheet Metal Workers$49K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$48K
- Carpenters$48K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$48K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$48K
- Glaziers$47K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47K
- Roofers$46K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$44K
- Helpers--Carpenters$42K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$41K
- Construction Laborers$40K
- Helpers--Electricians$40K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$37K
Protective Service14 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$111K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$66K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$63K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$55K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53K
- Firefighters$42K
- Security Guards$42K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$37K
- School Bus Monitors$34K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
Production34 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Machinists$58K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$57K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$51K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$49K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$49K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Production Workers, All Other$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$45K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$41K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Food Batchmakers$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$35K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32K
- Bakers$32K
Office and Administrative Support39 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Brokerage Clerks$56K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$54K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$50K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$50K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Order Clerks$43K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$40K
- Tellers$40K
- Bill and Account Collectors$39K
- File Clerks$36K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$36K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$35K
- Couriers and Messengers$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Engineers$116K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$93K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Advertising Sales Agents$70K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68K
- Insurance Sales Agents$63K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$30K
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Crane and Tower Operators$57K
- Bus Drivers, School$45K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$43K
- Light Truck Drivers$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$32K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$30K
- Parking Attendants$29K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$68K
- Massage Therapists$67K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$66K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Dental Assistants$43K
- Nursing Assistants$40K
- Medical Assistants$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36K
- Medical Transcriptionists$32K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
Personal Care and Service15 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45K
- Skincare Specialists$42K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41K
- Residential Advisors$39K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Concierges$35K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Tour and Travel Guides$33K
- Funeral Attendants$32K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$32K
- Childcare Workers$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$60K
- Bartenders$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Waiters and Waitresses$42K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$31K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Cooks, Short Order$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
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Salary in Roanoke: questions
What is a good salary in Roanoke?
Half of all workers in the Roanoke metro earn less than $47,140 and the average is $60,590. Earning more than $68,640 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Roanoke to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $65,317, because prices here are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Roanoke?
Anesthesiologists ($387,340), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($307,000), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($305,190).
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 Roanoke, VA (40220), all occupations and 387 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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