Top Paying Jobs in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,090 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($208,030), Physicians, All Other ($207,770), Sales Managers ($160,830). The cost of living index is 92.71 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,271/month.
$92K
Avg. median salary
92.71
Cost of living index
$1,271
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $74K | $35.44/hr |
| 72 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $73K | $35.1/hr |
| 73 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $71K | $34.05/hr |
| 74 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $70K | $33.6/hr |
| 75 | Conservation Scientists | Science | $69K | $32.96/hr |
| 76 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $68K | $32.83/hr |
| 77 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.3/hr |
| 78 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.23/hr |
| 79 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.21/hr |
| 80 | Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | Education | $67K | $32.07/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford
Cost of living vs. national average-7.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,271/mo
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