Salary guide, May 2025
Plant Controller pay in Virginia
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The median annual wage for Financial Managers in Virginia was $185,220 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $146,320 and $224,130.
The Virginia median is $18,650 above the national median of $166,570, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 11-3031 Financial Managers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about virginia?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $108,760 | $146,320 | $185,220 | $224,130 | $323,300 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $52.29 | $70.35 | $89.05 | $107.76 | $155.43 |
BLS estimated 20,850 workers employed in this occupation in Virginia. Location quotient: 0.94.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $94,310 | $125,490 | $166,570 | $219,980 | $323,270 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $45.34 | $60.33 | $80.08 | $105.76 | $155.42 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $131,890 | $170,290 | $216,280 |
| May 2025 | $146,320 | $185,220 | $224,130 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-3031 Financial Managers, Virginia. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-3031 Financial Managers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $170,250 | $133,360 to $211,910 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $155,370 | $117,120 to $202,800 |
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