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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $90K | $43.1/hr |
| 52 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $87K | $41.96/hr |
| 53 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $87K | $41.75/hr |
| 54 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $86K | $41.58/hr |
| 55 | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | Science | $85K | $41.06/hr |
| 56 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $85K | $40.86/hr |
| 57 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $83K | $39.82/hr |
| 58 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $83K | $39.75/hr |
| 59 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $81K | $39.17/hr |
| 60 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $80K | $38.68/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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