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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Lynchburg
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.03/hr |
| 32 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.44/hr |
| 33 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $98K | $47.2/hr |
| 34 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $98K | $47.15/hr |
| 35 | Construction Managers | Management | $98K | $46.93/hr |
| 36 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $98K | $46.89/hr |
| 37 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $97K | $46.71/hr |
| 38 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.63/hr |
| 39 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $96K | $46.36/hr |
| 40 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.2/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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