What are the main factors that influence a GRA's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for GRA?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for GRA roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A GRA's salary?

A GRA's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,216 for beginners, reaching about $46,056 at mid-level, and approach $48,212 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a GRA?

GRA salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for GRA roles are District of Columbia $51,428, California $51,233, Massachusetts $50,551. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

GRA Salary in Virginia

How much does a GRA make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a GRA in Virginia is $46,774 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a GRA's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,659
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,400 to $51,948
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,418

10% $38,418

50% (Median) $46,774

90% $56,659

GRA Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,948	$4,329	$999	$25
Average	$46,774	$3,898	$900	$22
25th Percentile	$42,400	$3,533	$815	$20

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Key Factors That Influence GRA Salaries

A GRA's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects GRA Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a GRA's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $44,216
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,351
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,056
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,068
Expert (over 8 years): $48,212

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level GRA	less than 1 year	$44,216
Early Career Level GRA	1-2 years	$44,351
Mid-Level Level GRA	2-4 years	$46,056
Senior-Level Level GRA	5-8 years	$48,068
Expert Level GRA	over 8 years	$48,212

How Do GRA Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract GRAs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,428.
California: $51,233.
Massachusetts: $50,551.

District of Columbia $51,428 California $51,233 Massachusetts $50,551 Washington $50,365 New Jersey $50,346 Alaska $50,281 Connecticut $49,640 New York $49,380

Hawaii $48,549 Rhode Island $48,158 Maryland $47,894 Minnesota $47,531 Colorado $47,392 Illinois $47,346 Oregon $47,169 Delaware $47,039

New Hampshire $46,957 Virginia $46,774 Pennsylvania $46,240 Nevada $45,971 North Dakota $45,882 Michigan $45,743 Wisconsin $45,692 Vermont $45,590

Texas $45,306 Maine $45,288 Arizona $45,260 Ohio $45,227 Georgia $44,800 Indiana $44,586 Wyoming $44,545 Utah $44,480

Iowa $44,452 Kansas $44,229 Louisiana $44,164 North Carolina $44,141 Missouri $44,131 Florida $43,950 Montana $43,853 Nebraska $43,760

Kentucky $43,709 South Carolina $43,523 Tennessee $43,407 Idaho $43,360 New Mexico $43,021 Oklahoma $42,947 Alabama $42,673 South Dakota $42,213

Arkansas $41,962 West Virginia $41,827 Mississippi $41,423

Top Paying Cities for GRA

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $43,017
Lambsburg: $43,108
Laurel Fork: $43,156

Ivanhoe, VA $43,017

Lambsburg, VA $43,108

Laurel Fork, VA $43,156

Marion, VA $42,792

Max Meadows, VA $43,085

Meadowview, VA $42,407

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $42,750

Rocky Gap, VA $42,774

Ruther Glen, VA $45,121

Sealston, VA $46,288

Sharps, VA $44,922

Spotsylvania, VA $45,542

Sparta, VA $45,304

Stafford, VA $47,625

Stratford, VA $45,801

Tappahannock, VA $45,200

Thornburg, VA $45,692

Unionville, VA $44,951

Village, VA $45,143

Warsaw, VA $45,304

Weems, VA $44,415

Sandy Point, VA $45,363

White Stone, VA $44,291

Wicomico Church, VA $44,614

Woodford, VA $45,506

Zacata, VA $45,659

Winchester, VA $45,445

Bentonville, VA $45,055

Berryville, VA $46,100

Boyce, VA $46,184

Brucetown, VA $45,475

Chester Gap, VA $45,915

Clear Brook, VA $45,247

Cross Junction, VA $43,779

Fishers Hill, VA $44,408

Flint Hill, VA $45,666

Front Royal, VA $45,693

Gore, VA $44,024

Hume, VA $46,284

Huntly, VA $45,743

Strasburg, VA $44,235

Linden, VA $46,396

Markham, VA $46,386

Maurertown, VA $43,633

Middletown, VA $45,099

Millwood, VA $46,102

Rileyville, VA $44,551

Earlysville, VA $43,898

Esmont, VA $43,492

Faber, VA $43,299

Fishersville, VA $43,702

Free Union, VA $43,825

Gordonsville, VA $44,285

Greenwood, VA $43,649

Ivy, VA $43,916

Keene, VA $43,667

Keswick, VA $44,003

Locust Dale, VA $44,483

Lovingston, VA $42,834

Lyndhurst, VA $43,157

Montpelier Station, VA $44,295

Nellysford, VA $43,207

North Garden, VA $43,625

Orange, VA $44,729

Palmyra, VA $44,022

Piney River, VA $42,635

Quinque, VA $44,010

Roseland, VA $42,799

Ruckersville, VA $43,991

Schuyler, VA $43,339

Shipman, VA $42,828

Somerset, VA $44,297

Stanardsville, VA $43,863

Troy, VA $44,070

Tyro, VA $42,916

Waynesboro, VA $43,769

White Hall, VA $43,847

Woodberry Forest, VA $44,469

Achilles, VA $43,793

Amelia Court House, VA $44,606

Ark, VA $44,071

Arvonia, VA $43,680

Ashland, VA $45,040

Aylett, VA $45,061

Barhamsville, VA $44,412

Beaumont, VA $44,595

Beaverdam, VA $45,036

Bena, VA $43,780

Bohannon, VA $43,959

Bremo Bluff, VA $43,964

Bruington, VA $44,971

Bumpass, VA $44,968

Cardinal, VA $43,979

Cartersville, VA $44,328

Charles City, VA $44,690

Christchurch, VA $44,325

Church View, VA $44,428

Cobbs Creek, VA $44,101

Columbia, VA $44,213

Crozier, VA $44,893

Cumberland, VA $43,967

Deltaville, VA $44,137

Diggs, VA $43,977

Redwood, VA $42,798

Rich Creek, VA $42,944

Ridgeway, VA $43,243

Riner, VA $42,940

Ripplemead, VA $42,828

Rocky Mount, VA $42,837

Salem, VA $42,628

Sandy Level, VA $42,928

Shawsville, VA $42,759

Spencer, VA $43,233

Staffordsville, VA $43,017

Stanleytown, VA $43,314

Stuart, VA $43,221

Thaxton, VA $42,708

Troutville, VA $42,692

Union Hall, VA $42,844

Vesta, VA $43,167

Villamont, VA $42,687

Vinton, VA $42,607

Wirtz, VA $42,712

Woolwine, VA $43,136

Bristol, VA $41,556

Abingdon, VA $42,172

Andover, VA $42,047

Appalachia, VA $42,047

Bee, VA $42,566

Ben Hur, VA $42,221

Big Stone Gap, VA $41,672

Birchleaf, VA $42,608

Blackwater, VA $41,724

Castlewood, VA $41,846

Cleveland, VA $42,354

Clinchco, VA $42,571

Clintwood, VA $42,522

Coeburn, VA $42,117

Damascus, VA $42,503

Dante, VA $42,356

Davenport, VA $42,649

Dryden, VA $41,808

Duffield, VA $41,454

Dungannon, VA $41,605

East Stone Gap, VA $41,760

Ewing, VA $42,755

Fort Blackmore, VA $41,339

Gate City, VA $41,057

Haysi, VA $42,814

Hiltons, VA $41,154

Honaker, VA $42,590

Jonesville, VA $42,324

Keokee, VA $41,932

Lebanon, VA $42,189

Mc Clure, VA $42,364

Mendota, VA $41,569

Nickelsville, VA $41,395

Nora, VA $42,253

Norton, VA $42,092

Pennington Gap, VA $41,922

Pound, VA $42,266

Rosedale, VA $42,543

Rose Hill, VA $42,680

Saint Charles, VA $42,168

Saint Paul, VA $42,113

Weber City, VA $40,931

Whitetop, VA $42,669

Wise, VA $42,205

Pulaski, VA $43,127

Atkins, VA $42,763

Austinville, VA $43,108

Barren Springs, VA $43,145

Bastian, VA $42,769

Bland, VA $42,869

Broadford, VA $42,724

Cana, VA $43,174

Ceres, VA $42,728

Chilhowie, VA $42,714

Cripple Creek, VA $42,907

Crockett, VA $42,897

Draper, VA $43,091

Dugspur, VA $43,123

Elk Creek, VA $42,877

Emory, VA $42,593

Fancy Gap, VA $43,137

Fries, VA $43,021

Galax, VA $43,091

Glade Spring, VA $42,508

Rural Retreat, VA $42,842

Saltville, VA $42,732

Speedwell, VA $42,870

Sugar Grove, VA $42,773

Tannersville, VA $42,699

Troutdale, VA $42,743

Willis, VA $43,100

Woodlawn, VA $43,117

Wytheville, VA $42,996

Staunton, VA $43,716

Augusta Springs, VA $43,531

Bacova, VA $43,326

Blue Grass, VA $43,344

Brownsburg, VA $43,085

Buena Vista, VA $42,732

Churchville, VA $43,837

Clifton Forge, VA $43,180

Covington, VA $42,946

Craigsville, VA $43,535

Crimora, VA $43,882

Deerfield, VA $43,570

Doe Hill, VA $43,533

Fairfield, VA $43,021

Fort Defiance, VA $43,914

Glen Wilton, VA $43,016

Goshen, VA $43,348

Greenville, VA $43,321

Grottoes, VA $43,923

Head Waters, VA $43,605

Hot Springs, VA $43,206

Iron Gate, VA $43,254

Lexington, VA $43,097

Low Moor, VA $43,153

Mc Dowell, VA $43,550

Middlebrook, VA $43,332

Millboro, VA $43,366

Mint Spring, VA $43,550

Montebello, VA $42,937

Monterey, VA $43,424

Mount Sidney, VA $43,934

Mustoe, VA $43,496

New Hope, VA $43,908

Port Republic, VA $43,899

Raphine, VA $43,137

Rockbridge Baths, VA $43,180

Selma, VA $43,195

Steeles Tavern, VA $43,226

Stuarts Draft, VA $43,387

Swoope, VA $43,638

Verona, VA $43,934

Vesuvius, VA $42,840

Warm Springs, VA $43,340

West Augusta, VA $43,664

Weyers Cave, VA $43,945

Williamsville, VA $43,574

Lynchburg, VA $42,092

Altavista, VA $42,492

Alton, VA $43,420

Amherst, VA $42,378

Appomattox, VA $42,454

Bedford, VA $42,714

Big Island, VA $42,480

Blairs, VA $43,410

Brookneal, VA $42,660

Buffalo Junction, VA $43,558

Callands, VA $43,200

Chatham, VA $43,235

Clifford, VA $42,443

Clover, VA $43,314

Cluster Springs, VA $43,555

Coleman Falls, VA $42,266

Concord, VA $42,150

Crystal Hill, VA $43,247

Danville, VA $43,444

Hillsville, VA $43,174

Carson, VA $44,838

Hiwassee, VA $43,033

Independence, VA $42,883

Annandale, VA $51,024

Burke, VA $50,546

Dumfries, VA $49,067

Dunn Loring, VA $51,090

Fairfax, VA $50,327

Fairfax Station, VA $50,190

Falls Church, VA $51,134

Fort Belvoir, VA $50,516

Great Falls, VA $50,329

Greenway, VA $51,133

Lorton, VA $50,231

Merrifield, VA $50,972

Mc Lean, VA $51,129

West Mclean, VA $51,133

Mount Vernon, VA $50,706

Newington, VA $50,589

Dry Fork, VA $43,326

Brooke, VA $47,279

Evington, VA $42,326

Forest, VA $42,243

Gladstone, VA $42,491

Gladys, VA $42,492

Glasgow, VA $42,764

Goode, VA $42,383

Gretna, VA $42,927

Halifax, VA $43,408

Howardsville, VA $43,338

Hurt, VA $42,687

Java, VA $43,186

Ararat, VA $43,164

Axton, VA $43,297

Bassett, VA $43,266

Belspring, VA $43,041

Bent Mountain, VA $42,676

Blacksburg, VA $42,838

Blue Ridge, VA $42,662

Boones Mill, VA $42,646

Buchanan, VA $42,806

Callaway, VA $42,757

Christiansburg, VA $42,842

Cascade, VA $43,259

Catawba, VA $42,733

Check, VA $42,824

Claudville, VA $43,138

Cloverdale, VA $42,582

Collinsville, VA $43,409

Copper Hill, VA $42,767

Critz, VA $43,207

Daleville, VA $42,626

Dublin, VA $43,064

Eagle Rock, VA $42,929

Eggleston, VA $42,977

Elliston, VA $42,723

Ferrum, VA $42,997

Fieldale, VA $43,348

Fincastle, VA $42,759

Floyd, VA $43,000

Glade Hill, VA $42,808

Glen Lyn, VA $42,840

Goodview, VA $42,657

Hardy, VA $42,639

Henry, VA $43,061

Huddleston, VA $42,798

Keeling, VA $43,367

Chester, VA $45,049

Chesterfield, VA $45,022

Church Road, VA $44,874

Colonial Heights, VA $45,067

Courtland, VA $43,984

Dendron, VA $44,116

Dewitt, VA $44,730

Dinwiddie, VA $44,852

Disputanta, VA $44,888

Dolphin, VA $44,238

Drewryville, VA $43,888

Ebony, VA $43,585

Elberon, VA $43,934

Emporia, VA $43,987

Ford, VA $44,769

Franklin, VA $43,849

Freeman, VA $44,228

Gasburg, VA $43,679

Hopewell, VA $44,974

Ivor, VA $43,919

Jarratt, VA $44,367

Lawrenceville, VA $44,074

Mc Kenney, VA $44,613

Meredithville, VA $44,011

Newsoms, VA $43,704

Prince George, VA $45,017

Rawlings, VA $44,441

Sedley, VA $44,043

Skippers, VA $43,811

Spring Grove, VA $44,355

Stony Creek, VA $44,610

Surry, VA $43,827

Sussex, VA $44,510

Sutherland, VA $44,979

Valentines, VA $43,720

Wakefield, VA $44,099

Warfield, VA $44,477

Waverly, VA $44,446

White Plains, VA $43,696

Wilsons, VA $44,636

Yale, VA $44,330

Zuni, VA $43,902

Claremont, VA $44,414

Farmville, VA $43,581

Baskerville, VA $43,510

Indian Valley, VA $43,062

Mc Coy, VA $42,969

Martinsville, VA $43,338

Meadows Of Dan, VA $43,178

Moneta, VA $42,728

Montvale, VA $42,727

Narrows, VA $42,970

Newbern, VA $43,007

New Castle, VA $42,761

Newport, VA $42,859

New River, VA $43,126

Oriskany, VA $42,844

Paint Bank, VA $42,777

Parrott, VA $42,990

Patrick Springs, VA $43,257

Pearisburg, VA $43,012

Pembroke, VA $43,011

Penhook, VA $42,951

Pilot, VA $42,858

Pittsville, VA $42,929

Radford, VA $43,077

Long Island, VA $42,653

Lowry, VA $42,463

Lynch Station, VA $42,658

Madison Heights, VA $42,093

Monroe, VA $42,303

Naruna, VA $42,525

Nathalie, VA $43,039

Natural Bridge, VA $42,899

Natural Bridge Station, VA $42,714

Nelson, VA $43,622

Norwood, VA $42,654

Ringgold, VA $43,383

Rustburg, VA $42,190

Scottsburg, VA $43,467

Scottsville, VA $43,702

South Boston, VA $43,505

Spout Spring, VA $42,268

Sutherlin, VA $43,386

Sweet Briar, VA $42,218

Vernon Hill, VA $43,335

Virgilina, VA $43,518

Wingina, VA $42,907

Amonate, VA $42,812

Bandy, VA $42,718

Big Rock, VA $42,950

Bishop, VA $42,722

Bluefield, VA $42,854

Boissevain, VA $42,749

Breaks, VA $42,880

Burkes Garden, VA $42,766

Cedar Bluff, VA $42,828

Doran, VA $43,004

Falls Mills, VA $42,749

Grundy, VA $43,022

Horsepen, VA $42,739

Hurley, VA $42,801

Jewell Ridge, VA $42,828

Keen Mountain, VA $42,996

Mavisdale, VA $42,833

Maxie, VA $42,959

North Tazewell, VA $42,822

Oakwood, VA $43,020

Pilgrims Knob, VA $42,903

Pocahontas, VA $42,763

Pounding Mill, VA $42,888

Raven, VA $42,984

Red Ash, VA $43,024

Richlands, VA $42,999

Rowe, VA $42,848

Shortt Gap, VA $42,944

Swords Creek, VA $42,836

Tazewell, VA $42,755

Vansant, VA $42,837

Whitewood, VA $42,842

Wolford, VA $42,849

Boydton, VA $43,603

Bracey, VA $43,715

Brodnax, VA $43,883

Buckingham, VA $43,115

Burkeville, VA $43,782

Charlotte Court House, VA $43,155

Chase City, VA $43,378

Clarksville, VA $43,680

Crewe, VA $44,061

Cullen, VA $43,026

Dillwyn, VA $43,545

Drakes Branch, VA $43,374

Dundas, VA $44,019

Evergreen, VA $42,496

Fort Mitchell, VA $43,373

Green Bay, VA $43,540

Hampden Sydney, VA $43,647

Kenbridge, VA $43,783

Keysville, VA $43,370

La Crosse, VA $43,648

Lunenburg, VA $43,452

Meherrin, VA $43,456

Nottoway, VA $43,994

Pamplin, VA $42,882

Phenix, VA $42,689

Prospect, VA $43,152

Randolph, VA $43,225

Red House, VA $42,564

Red Oak, VA $43,434

Rice, VA $43,838

Saxe, VA $43,340

Skipwith, VA $43,465

South Hill, VA $43,631

Victoria, VA $43,605

Wylliesburg, VA $43,396

Roanoke, VA $42,552

Wachapreague, VA $44,183

Wardtown, VA $44,097

Wattsville, VA $44,225

Willis Wharf, VA $44,170

Windsor, VA $43,794

Withams, VA $44,190

Norfolk, VA $43,569

Newport News, VA $43,667

Fort Eustis, VA $43,684

Hampton, VA $43,694

Fort Monroe, VA $43,670

Poquoson, VA $43,679

Yorktown, VA $43,731

Lackey, VA $43,749

Seaford, VA $43,696

Portsmouth, VA $43,581

Fort Lee, VA $45,065

Petersburg, VA $45,065

Virginia State University, VA $45,065

Alberta, VA $44,174

Ammon, VA $44,766

Blackstone, VA $44,388

Boykins, VA $43,756

Branchville, VA $43,652

Capron, VA $43,972

Round Hill, VA $47,245

Catharpin, VA $49,015

Delaplane, VA $46,751

Ashburn, VA $49,218

Chantilly, VA $49,736

Gainesville, VA $48,616

Hamilton, VA $47,882

Lincoln, VA $47,835

Sterling, VA $49,817

Haymarket, VA $48,570

Herndon, VA $50,001

Leesburg, VA $48,445

Lovettsville, VA $47,372

Nokesville, VA $48,676

Upperville, VA $46,906

Warrenton, VA $47,076

Reston, VA $50,288

Waterford, VA $47,803

The Plains, VA $47,938

Doswell, VA $45,055

Dutton, VA $44,092

Fork Union, VA $44,099

Foster, VA $43,950

Glen Allen, VA $45,157

Gloucester, VA $44,045

Gloucester Point, VA $43,778

Goochland, VA $44,664

Grimstead, VA $44,060

Gum Spring, VA $44,664

Gwynn, VA $44,060

Hadensville, VA $44,594

Hallieford, VA $44,047

Hanover, VA $45,064

Hardyville, VA $44,178

Hartfield, VA $44,193

Hayes, VA $43,806

Henrico, VA $45,190

Hudgins, VA $44,026

Jamaica, VA $44,576

Jamestown, VA $43,906

Jetersville, VA $44,094

Kents Store, VA $44,198

King And Queen Court House, VA $44,643

King William, VA $44,874

Lanexa, VA $44,574

Lightfoot, VA $44,122

Little Plymouth, VA $44,587

Locust Hill, VA $44,325

Louisa, VA $44,657

Macon, VA $44,708

Maidens, VA $44,835

Manakin Sabot, VA $44,981

Mannboro, VA $44,689

Manquin, VA $45,005

Maryus, VA $43,784

Mascot, VA $44,456

Mathews, VA $43,976

Burgess, VA $44,738

Accomac, VA $44,148

Assawoman, VA $44,166

Atlantic, VA $44,226

Battery Park, VA $43,673

Belle Haven, VA $44,123

Birdsnest, VA $44,040

Bloxom, VA $44,216

Cape Charles, VA $43,979

Capeville, VA $43,988

Carrollton, VA $43,668

Carrsville, VA $43,867

Cheriton, VA $43,984

Chesapeake, VA $43,684

Chincoteague Island, VA $44,254

Wallops Island, VA $44,221

Craddockville, VA $44,130

Davis Wharf, VA $44,121

Eastville, VA $44,000

Exmore, VA $44,104

Franktown, VA $44,055

Greenbackville, VA $44,354

Greenbush, VA $44,227

Hacksneck, VA $44,105

Hallwood, VA $44,204

Harborton, VA $44,213

Horntown, VA $44,279

Oak Hall, VA $44,188

Isle Of Wight, VA $43,766

Jamesville, VA $44,080

Jenkins Bridge, VA $44,211

Keller, VA $44,158

Locustville, VA $44,156

Machipongo, VA $44,033

Mappsville, VA $44,194

Marionville, VA $44,032

Mears, VA $44,172

Melfa, VA $44,164

Modest Town, VA $44,278

Nassawadox, VA $44,078

Nelsonia, VA $44,281

New Church, VA $44,265

Onancock, VA $44,201

Onley, VA $44,152

Oyster, VA $43,994

Painter, VA $44,131

Parksley, VA $44,225

Pungoteague, VA $44,150

Quinby, VA $44,034

Rescue, VA $43,671

Sanford, VA $44,272

Saxis, VA $44,279

Seaview, VA $43,985

Smithfield, VA $43,718

Suffolk, VA $43,698

Tangier, VA $44,389

Tasley, VA $44,247

Temperanceville, VA $44,204

Townsend, VA $43,993

Virginia Beach, VA $44,266

Dulles, VA $50,302

Aldie, VA $48,714

Amissville, VA $46,344

Arcola, VA $49,203

Manassas, VA $49,283

Marshall, VA $47,024

Middleburg, VA $47,889

Catlett, VA $48,113

Centreville, VA $49,482

Clifton, VA $49,899

Orlean, VA $46,601

Paeonian Springs, VA $48,112

Paris, VA $46,601

Philomont, VA $47,747

Purcellville, VA $47,393

Bluemont, VA $46,759

Bristow, VA $48,901

Broad Run, VA $48,031

Calverton, VA $47,922

Casanova, VA $48,002

Rectortown, VA $46,966

Mechanicsville, VA $45,099

Midlothian, VA $45,031

Millers Tavern, VA $45,094

Mineral, VA $44,932

Moon, VA $43,995

Moseley, VA $44,881

New Canton, VA $43,909

New Kent, VA $44,853

New Point, VA $43,884

Newtown, VA $45,233

Norge, VA $44,187

North, VA $44,033

Oilville, VA $44,892

Onemo, VA $43,939

Ordinary, VA $43,844

Port Haywood, VA $43,878

Powhatan, VA $44,743

Providence Forge, VA $44,776

Quinton, VA $45,005

Rockville, VA $44,942

Ruthville, VA $44,683

Saint Stephens Church, VA $45,089

Saluda, VA $44,343

Sandston, VA $45,110

Sandy Hook, VA $44,655

Schley, VA $43,948

Severn, VA $43,808

Shacklefords, VA $44,366

State Farm, VA $44,856

Stevensville, VA $44,749

Studley, VA $45,096

Susan, VA $43,895

Toano, VA $44,325

Topping, VA $44,286

Trevilians, VA $44,629

Richmond, VA $45,202

Urbanna, VA $44,497

Wake, VA $44,219

Walkerton, VA $44,813

Ware Neck, VA $43,965

Water View, VA $44,488

West Point, VA $44,640

White Marsh, VA $43,893

Wicomico, VA $43,815

Williamsburg, VA $43,891

Woods Cross Roads, VA $44,050

Montpelier, VA $44,875

Oakton, VA $50,443

Occoquan, VA $50,072

Quantico, VA $48,407

Springfield, VA $50,892

Triangle, VA $48,758

Vienna, VA $50,891

Woodbridge, VA $49,710

Arlington, VA $51,148

Fort Myer, VA $51,149

Mattaponi, VA $44,474

Dhs, VA $51,148

Fort Valley, VA $44,220

Star Tannery, VA $43,787

Stephens City, VA $45,462

Stephenson, VA $45,492

Toms Brook, VA $44,195

White Post, VA $45,853

Woodstock, VA $43,830

Culpeper, VA $45,277

Aroda, VA $44,168

Banco, VA $44,318

Bealeton, VA $46,876

Boston, VA $45,157

Brandy Station, VA $46,071

Brightwood, VA $44,543

Castleton, VA $45,654

Elkwood, VA $46,011

Etlan, VA $44,441

Goldvein, VA $47,083

Graves Mill, VA $44,108

Haywood, VA $44,532

Hood, VA $43,830

Jeffersonton, VA $46,585

Leon, VA $44,731

Lignum, VA $45,745

Madison, VA $44,104

Midland, VA $47,342

Mitchells, VA $44,916

Oakpark, VA $44,384

Pratts, VA $44,099

Radiant, VA $44,263

Rapidan, VA $44,662

Remington, VA $46,503

Reva, VA $44,781

Richardsville, VA $46,127

Rixeyville, VA $46,007

Rochelle, VA $44,086

Somerville, VA $47,433

Sperryville, VA $44,737

Stevensburg, VA $45,836

Sumerduck, VA $46,516

Syria, VA $43,938

Viewtown, VA $46,038

Washington, VA $45,522

Wolftown, VA $43,834

Woodville, VA $45,179

Harrisonburg, VA $44,012

Basye, VA $43,661

Bergton, VA $43,526

Bridgewater, VA $43,930

Broadway, VA $43,795

Criders, VA $43,604

Dayton, VA $43,780

Edinburg, VA $43,735

Elkton, VA $43,867

Alexandria, VA $51,142

Fredericksburg, VA $46,339

Bowling Green, VA $45,440

Burr Hill, VA $45,445

Callao, VA $45,184

Caret, VA $45,723

Center Cross, VA $44,945

Champlain, VA $45,618

Coles Point, VA $45,789

Colonial Beach, VA $46,046

Corbin, VA $45,762

Dahlgren, VA $47,556

Dogue, VA $46,016

Dunnsville, VA $45,106

Edwardsville, VA $44,796

Farnham, VA $44,928

Garrisonville, VA $47,947

Hague, VA $45,458

Hartwood, VA $46,473

Haynesville, VA $45,420

Heathsville, VA $44,754

Hustle, VA $45,646

Irvington, VA $44,396

Jersey, VA $46,079

Kilmarnock, VA $44,433

King George, VA $46,798

Kinsale, VA $45,370

Ladysmith, VA $45,177

Lancaster, VA $44,542

Laneview, VA $44,650

Lively, VA $44,583

Locust Grove, VA $45,458

Loretto, VA $45,654

Lottsburg, VA $45,099

Merry Point, VA $44,472

Milford, VA $45,273

Mollusk, VA $44,488

Montross, VA $45,755

Morattico, VA $44,719

Mount Holly, VA $45,603

Ninde, VA $46,902

Nuttsville, VA $44,675

Oldhams, VA $45,333

Ophelia, VA $44,762

Partlow, VA $45,569

Port Royal, VA $45,642

Rappahannock Academy, VA $45,651

Reedville, VA $44,728

Rhoadesville, VA $45,030

Rollins Fork, VA $46,045

Fulks Run, VA $43,685

Hinton, VA $43,645

Keezletown, VA $43,858

Lacey Spring, VA $43,880

Linville, VA $43,857

Luray, VA $43,998

Mc Gaheysville, VA $43,908

Mount Crawford, VA $43,910

Mount Jackson, VA $43,766

Mount Solon, VA $43,772

New Market, VA $43,867

Orkney Springs, VA $43,672

Penn Laird, VA $43,928

Quicksburg, VA $43,810

Pleasant Valley, VA $43,904

Shenandoah, VA $43,882

Singers Glen, VA $43,854

Stanley, VA $43,886

Timberville, VA $43,875

Charlottesville, VA $43,953

Afton, VA $43,467

Arrington, VA $42,602

Barboursville, VA $44,124

Batesville, VA $43,849

Covesville, VA $43,470

Crozet, VA $43,870

Dyke, VA $43,848

Ruby, VA $47,718

GRA Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For GRA roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, GRA positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view GRA as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a GRA

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$70,161	$34.0	50%
Financial Services	$65,484	$31.0	40%
Biotechnology	$63,145	$30.0	35%
Aerospace & Defense	$58,468	$28.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$56,129	$27.0	20%

GRA Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a GRA's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$42,400

Average $46,774/year

$51,948

$3,533

Average $3,898/month

$4,329

$815

Average $900/week

$999

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,948	$4,329	$999	$25
Average	$46,774	$3,898	$900	$22
25th Percentile	$42,400	$3,533	$815	$20

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