Top Paying Jobs in Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg, VA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 20,490 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($273,740), Chief Executives ($219,400), Family Medicine Physicians ($177,430). The cost of living index is 89.36 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,187/month.
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Avg. median salary
89.36
Cost of living index
$1,187
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Highest paying careers in Lynchburg
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $274K | $131.61/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $219K | $105.48/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $177K | $85.3/hr |
| 4 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $167K | $80.5/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $167K | $80.21/hr |
| 6 | Marketing Managers | Management | $159K | $76.68/hr |
| 7 | Financial Managers | Management | $155K | $74.7/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $152K | $73.25/hr |
| 9 | Sales Managers | Management | $150K | $72.11/hr |
| 10 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $144K | $69.27/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Lynchburg
Cost of living vs. national average-10.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,187/mo
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