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Average salary by job family in Harrisonburg
| Management | $122,820 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $102,340 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $93,050 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $91,070 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $87,040 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $81,300 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $77,230 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $69,560 |
| Community and Social Service | $61,640 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,100 |
| Construction and Extraction | $54,220 |
| Sales and Related | $51,530 |
| Protective Service | $51,160 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $50,230 |
| Production | $47,900 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,470 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $47,170 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,340 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,170 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,770 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,710 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $36,280 |
Highest-paying jobs in Harrisonburg
- Chief Executives$290,420
- Physicians, All Other$222,930
- Dentists, General$179,550
- Sales Managers$166,230
- Financial Managers$155,990
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$153,470
- Marketing Managers$146,590
- Industrial Production Managers$146,290
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$145,780
- Managers, All Other$144,590
Most common jobs in Harrisonburg and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,590 | $30,260 | $29,240 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,980 | $35,020 | $33,350 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,650 | $40,400 | $38,130 |
| Cashiers | 1,460 | $30,840 | $28,980 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,420 | $34,910 | $34,180 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,390 | $38,620 | $38,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,290 | $57,520 | $58,660 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,280 | $112,800 | $94,320 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,150 | $46,130 | $44,760 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,060 | $44,240 | $44,060 |
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Cost of living in Harrisonburg
Prices in the Harrisonburg area are 5% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 94.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $56,890 therefore buys what $59,952 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $352,185, 4.9 times the median household income of $72,145.
$352,185typical home value
$72,145median household income
94.9BEA price parity
136,231metro population
Take-home pay in Harrisonburg
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,820 | $29,715 | $2,476 |
| Median wage | $46,110 | $37,392 | $3,116 |
| Average wage | $56,890 | $45,434 | $3,786 |
| 75th percentile wage | $65,410 | $51,764 | $4,314 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Salaries for every job in Harrisonburg
Management18 jobs
- Chief Executives$290K
- Sales Managers$166K
- Financial Managers$156K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$153K
- Marketing Managers$147K
- Industrial Production Managers$146K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$146K
- Managers, All Other$145K
- Human Resources Managers$139K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$121K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$119K
- General and Operations Managers$113K
- Facilities Managers$113K
- Construction Managers$106K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100K
- Social and Community Service Managers$88K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$84K
- Food Service Managers$73K
Legal2 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical16 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$223K
- Dentists, General$180K
- Pharmacists$135K
- Veterinarians$133K
- Physician Assistants$127K
- Nurse Practitioners$123K
- Dental Hygienists$103K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Occupational Therapists$95K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$89K
- Athletic Trainers$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62K
- Opticians, Dispensing$60K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
Computer and Mathematical8 jobs
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science4 jobs
Business and Financial Operations17 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$127K
- Management Analysts$112K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$100K
- Project Management Specialists$92K
- Accountants and Auditors$80K
- Loan Officers$78K
- Logisticians$77K
- Cost Estimators$75K
- Fundraisers$75K
- Compliance Officers$74K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$72K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$70K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67K
- Human Resources Specialists$67K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$62K
- Training and Development Specialists$61K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59K
Educational Instruction and Library29 jobs
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$118K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Instructional Coordinators$77K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$71K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$71K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$67K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$56K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$40K
- Library Technicians$38K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30K
Community and Social Service7 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$84K
- Healthcare Social Workers$69K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$56K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$47K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$42K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$41K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
Construction and Extraction14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$65K
- Electricians$62K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$57K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Carpenters$53K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$51K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$50K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$49K
- Roofers$46K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43K
- Construction Laborers$43K
- Helpers--Electricians$42K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$128K
- Real Estate Brokers$111K
- Insurance Sales Agents$82K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$80K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$71K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$46K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$43K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$41K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$31K
Protective Service8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$69K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$52K
- Firefighters$42K
- Security Guards$40K
- School Bus Monitors$33K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$32K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media7 jobs
Production18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62K
- Printing Press Operators$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Machinists$54K
- Food Batchmakers$54K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$53K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$50K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$45K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$38K
- Helpers--Production Workers$38K
- Production Workers, All Other$36K
- Bakers$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Office and Administrative Support27 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$59K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$53K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$52K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$43K
- Tellers$41K
- Order Clerks$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- File Clerks$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$32K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52K
- Bus Drivers, School$49K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$45K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$43K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$42K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Light Truck Drivers$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$30K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Healthcare Support5 jobs
Personal Care and Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$52K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$42K
- Residential Advisors$40K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34K
- Childcare Workers$33K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$64K
- Bartenders$50K
- Waiters and Waitresses$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Cooks, Fast Food$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
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Salary in Harrisonburg: questions
What is a good salary in Harrisonburg?
Half of all workers in the Harrisonburg metro earn less than $46,110 and the average is $56,890. Earning more than $65,410 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Harrisonburg to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,206, because prices here are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Harrisonburg?
Chief Executives ($290,420), Physicians, All Other ($222,930), Dentists, General ($179,550).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Harrisonburg, VA (25500), all occupations and 257 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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