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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Chemists | Science | $64K | $30.75/hr |
| 82 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $64K | $30.66/hr |
| 83 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Management | $63K | $30.36/hr |
| 84 | Chemical Technicians | Science | $63K | $30.15/hr |
| 85 | Fundraisers | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.14/hr |
| 86 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $63K | $30.08/hr |
| 87 | Advertising Sales Agents | Sales | $62K | $29.85/hr |
| 88 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $62K | $29.77/hr |
| 89 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $62K | $29.6/hr |
| 90 | Food Service Managers | Management | $61K | $29.55/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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