Legal Occupations in Virginia — GUPPI +3.5%
What is the wage premium for Legal Occupations in Virginia?
Virginia pays $110,300/year for Legal Occupations (BLS OEWS May 2025) — +3.5% in line with the national employment-weighted average of $106,531. Gera Sector GUPPI: +3.5%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index
Virginia ranks #7 of 51 states for Legal Occupations pay. National employment-weighted average: $106,531.
How this is calculatedState median
$110,300
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$106,531
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#7
of 51 states
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Legal Occupations pay in Virginia?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Legal Occupations in Virginia is $110,300. This is the midpoint across all occupations in the Legal Occupations sector (SOC 230000).
- Is Virginia a high-paying state for Legal Occupations?
- Virginia pays +3.5% in line with the national average for Legal Occupations (GUPPI +3.5%). Virginia is close to the national average for this sector.
- How does Virginia rank for Legal Occupations pay?
- Virginia ranks #7 of 51 states for Legal Occupations based on the Gera Sector GUPPI (+3.5%). The top-ranked state is District of Columbia (GUPPI +83.2%, median $195,190).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All sectors