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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers average salary by city in Virginia
- Lynchburg$60,840
- Virginia Beach$58,290
- Charlottesville$57,280
- Staunton$56,350
- Richmond$51,650
- Roanoke$51,620
- Blacksburg$48,620
- Winchester$48,450
- Harrisonburg$47,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | $60,840 | $57,660 | $42,820 | $48,381 | 89 |
| Virginia Beach | $58,290 | $57,330 | $49,010 | $46,478 | 98 |
| Charlottesville | $57,280 | $58,570 | $48,320 | $45,725 | 99 |
| Staunton | $56,350 | $52,690 | $45,500 | $45,031 | 91 |
| Richmond | $51,650 | $48,710 | $40,920 | $41,525 | 98 |
| Roanoke | $51,620 | $48,470 | $44,190 | $41,503 | 94 |
| Blacksburg | $48,620 | $46,080 | $38,550 | $39,265 | 93 |
| Winchester | $48,450 | $46,220 | $39,890 | $39,138 | 96 |
| Harrisonburg | $47,660 | $46,170 | $38,220 | $38,548 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 51-9061.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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