Cost of hiring in the Northeast Virginia nonmetro area
Administrative Assistant is the largest of these 14 jobs in the Northeast Virginia nonmetro area, with about 540 people1. Medians run from $34,940 a year for virtual receptionists to $116,090 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Northeast Virginia nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +13.5% | 340 | |
| Recruiter | +3.1% | 270 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +3.0% | 40 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -2.7% | 180 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -3.5% | 540 | |
| Paralegal | -4.9% | 50 | |
| Accountant | -5.4% | 340 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -8.1% | 270 | |
| Executive Assistant | -10.4% | 70 | |
| Bookkeeper | -10.7% | 490 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -11.4% | 230 | |
| Office Manager | -13.4% | 400 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -19.1% | 140 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -19.9% | 470 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $45,880 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $59,200 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Northeast Virginia nonmetro area against the US
The Northeast Virginia nonmetro area pays above the US median for 3 of the 14 roles, most of all for project coordinators (+13.5%) and recruiters (+3.1%), and below it for 11, furthest for customer support specialists (-19.9%). The middle gap across all 14 is -6.7%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for project coordinators, #16 of 518 areas by median pay; its lowest is for customer support specialists, #492 of 520.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Northeast Virginia nonmetro area has more bookkeepers (12.8% of these jobs here, against 8.8% nationally) and project coordinators (8.9% against 6.8%), and fewer paralegals (1.3% against 2.5%) and executive assistants (1.8% against 3.0%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Greensboro-High Point, NC is nearest, at -6.7%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | -6.7% | 17 | 30,580 |
| Boise City, ID | -6.7% | 17 | 41,760 |
| Northeast Virginia (Nonmetro) | -6.7% (this area) | 14 | 3,830 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | -6.7% | 17 | 37,170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | -6.7% | 17 | 105,450 |
| Toledo, OH | -6.9% | 17 | 23,500 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, marketing specialists in the Northeast Virginia nonmetro area span $32,690–$131,680, the widest band (4.0×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $36,300–$57,390. Wider than nationally for recruiters and executive assistants, narrower for virtual receptionists and paralegals. Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, recruiters and 4 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($74,220 against a $61,990 median for sales development representatives).
the Northeast Virginia nonmetro area against Virginia
Against Virginia as a whole, the Northeast Virginia nonmetro area pays more only for payroll specialists (+3.0%), and less for 13, most of all marketing specialists (-17.3%). It has the highest median in Virginia for project coordinators, and the lowest for bookkeepers and customer support specialists.
Other areas in Virginia
By jobs in these roles, the Northeast Virginia nonmetro area is #12 of 13 areas in Virginia. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Roanoke to Staunton-Stuarts Draft.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | 14,960 | 17 |
| Charlottesville, VA | 10,660 | 17 |
| Southwest Virginia (Nonmetro) | 8,930 | 17 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 8,420 | 17 |
| Southside Virginia (Nonmetro) | 7,620 | 17 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | 6,190 | 16 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 4,890 | 16 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA | 4,870 | 16 |
| Northwest Virginia (Nonmetro) | 4,810 | 15 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | 3,520 | 14 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the Northeast Virginia nonmetro area?
Of the 14 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $116,090 a year, about $149,794 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $34,940.
Is hiring in the Northeast Virginia nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
For 11 of the 14 roles, yes, most of all customer support specialists (-19.9%). 3 pay more than the US median, led by project coordinators (+13.5%).
Sources
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