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U.S. Virgin Islands Economy
Jobs, wages, income and businesses in U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Average annual pay
- $54,374
- QCEW, 2025
Counties in U.S. Virgin Islands
Unemployment (-, not seasonally adjusted), income per person (BEA) and average pay (QCEW). Largest labor force first.
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| # | County | Unemployment | 1 year | Labor force | Income per person | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Croix Island | - | - | - | - | $54,339 |
| 2 | St. Thomas Island | - | - | - | - | $54,866 |
| 3 | St. John Island | - | - | - | - | $49,772 |
Jobs and pay by industry in U.S. Virgin Islands
Private employers, annual average 2025 (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages)
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| Industry | Jobs | 1-year change | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 6,076 | -1.8% | $39,056 |
| Retail trade | 4,611 | -4.3% | $35,460 |
| Construction | 1,841 | -4.8% | $68,042 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,593 | -9.5% | $48,181 |
| Administrative and support services | 1,431 | -6.8% | $38,935 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1,325 | -5.3% | $43,778 |
| Professional and technical services | 994 | -2.9% | $80,465 |
| Other services | 901 | -1.1% | $40,488 |
| Real estate and rental | 867 | -2.4% | $50,090 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 814 | +3.4% | $37,582 |
| Finance and insurance | 787 | -6.5% | $88,241 |
| Wholesale trade | 684 | -21.4% | $45,109 |
| Educational services | 554 | -9.5% | $39,614 |
| Management of companies | 66 | +3.1% | $78,097 |
| Utilities | 40 | -7.0% | $79,740 |
Government employs 10,588 people (30.9% of all jobs): 954 federal, 9,634 state and - local.
Federal money in U.S. Virgin Islands
Federal awards, pandemic loans and political donations
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest industry in U.S. Virgin Islands?
- Accommodation and food services is the largest private employer with 6,076 jobs, followed by retail trade (4,611) and construction (1,841).
- What is the average salary in U.S. Virgin Islands?
- The average annual pay for jobs covered by unemployment insurance in U.S. Virgin Islands was $54,374 in 2025, or $1,046 a week.