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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Database Administrators | Technology | $80K | $38.42/hr |
| 62 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.98/hr |
| 63 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.75/hr |
| 64 | Occupational Therapy Assistants | Healthcare Support | $78K | $37.61/hr |
| 65 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $78K | $37.46/hr |
| 66 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $78K | $37.33/hr |
| 67 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $77K | N/A |
| 68 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $76K | $36.47/hr |
| 69 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $76K | $36.39/hr |
| 70 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $75K | $36.26/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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