U.S. Virgin Islands Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for U.S. Virgin Islands from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $42,870 a year
- May 2025
- Minimum wage
- $10.50/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $447
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in U.S. Virgin Islands
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawyers | 150 | $118,440 | $124,510 |
| 2 | Chief Executives | 130 | $104,010 | $134,570 |
| 3 | Managers, All Other | 140 | $95,530 | $101,990 |
| 4 | Financial Managers | 170 | $94,990 | $112,970 |
| 5 | Registered Nurses | 470 | $84,120 | $89,910 |
| 6 | General and Operations Managers | 1,040 | $82,850 | $97,240 |
| 7 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 100 | $82,380 | $87,050 |
| 8 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 140 | $80,910 | $85,180 |
Most common jobs in U.S. Virgin Islands
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail Salespersons | 1,300 | $28,790 | $32,590 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 1,040 | $82,850 | $97,240 |
| 3 | Security Guards | 1,030 | $31,990 | $32,610 |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 840 | $24,410 | $25,310 |
| 5 | Cashiers | 770 | $28,040 | $28,710 |
| 6 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 700 | $38,850 | $43,140 |
| 7 | Waiters and Waitresses | 690 | $36,340 | $44,640 |
| 8 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 680 | $29,000 | $29,830 |
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)29 certified, median offer $60,000
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)10 certified, median offer $49,145
Top H-1B employers in U.S. Virgin Islands
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Virgin Islands Department o Education | 11 | $49,900 |
| 2 | Professional Design/Builders, INC. | 5 | $105,000 |
| 3 | North Caribbean Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists | 2 | Too few filings |
| 4 | RePlastic Recycle LLC | 2 | Too few filings |
| 5 | SAI Investments LLC | 2 | Too few filings |
| 6 | Charms International Incorporated | 1 | Too few filings |
| 7 | Gold Mine Inc. | 1 | Too few filings |
| 8 | Jacobs Project Management Company | 1 | Too few filings |
More U.S. Virgin Islands labor data
- Unemployment by countyBLS LAUS
- Jobs by industry32,200 jobs, -5.0% in a year
- Minimum wage$10.50 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$447 a week on average
- Union membershipBLS
- Federal job openings31 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in U.S. Virgin Islands?
- The median wage for all occupations in U.S. Virgin Islands is $42,870 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the highest paying job in U.S. Virgin Islands?
- Lawyers have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in U.S. Virgin Islands: $118,440 a year.