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Average salary by job family in Virginia Beach
| Management | $129,890 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $114,410 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $111,590 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $103,790 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $101,350 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $89,970 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $89,810 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $67,650 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $63,920 |
| Community and Social Service | $62,940 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,520 |
| Construction and Extraction | $57,970 |
| Production | $54,490 |
| Protective Service | $53,720 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,570 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $47,630 |
| Sales and Related | $46,290 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $45,670 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,440 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,170 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,110 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $36,540 |
Highest-paying jobs in Virginia Beach
- Cardiologists$433,900
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$388,490
- Anesthesiologists$346,790
- Family Medicine Physicians$334,940
- Chief Executives$333,240
- Surgeons, All Other$267,010
- Nurse Anesthetists$256,600
- Psychiatrists$255,430
- Physicians, All Other$250,370
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$184,480
Most common jobs in Virginia Beach and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 22,520 | $30,460 | $28,780 |
| Retail Salespersons | 20,890 | $34,180 | $30,820 |
| General and Operations Managers | 17,400 | $117,850 | $100,340 |
| Registered Nurses | 16,870 | $89,350 | $89,450 |
| Cashiers | 16,840 | $30,620 | $29,320 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 13,920 | $43,450 | $39,160 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 13,750 | $36,780 | $35,120 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 13,650 | $30,690 | $28,420 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 13,100 | $44,510 | $39,020 |
| Office Clerks, General | 12,490 | $45,080 | $44,630 |
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Cost of living in Virginia Beach
Prices in the Virginia Beach area are 2% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 97.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $64,130 therefore buys what $65,478 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $373,678, 4.6 times the median household income of $80,533.
$373,678typical home value
$80,533median household income
97.9BEA price parity
1,782,590metro population
Take-home pay in Virginia Beach
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,280 | $30,059 | $2,505 |
| Median wage | $49,430 | $39,869 | $3,322 |
| Average wage | $64,130 | $50,835 | $4,236 |
| 75th percentile wage | $78,160 | $60,136 | $5,011 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Salaries for every job in Virginia Beach
Management32 jobs
- Chief Executives$333K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$180K
- Financial Managers$172K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167K
- Sales Managers$167K
- Marketing Managers$163K
- Public Relations Managers$162K
- Purchasing Managers$154K
- Human Resources Managers$153K
- Managers, All Other$147K
- Industrial Production Managers$141K
- Training and Development Managers$139K
- Fundraising Managers$136K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$135K
- Natural Sciences Managers$134K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$133K
- Administrative Services Managers$128K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$128K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$120K
- Construction Managers$119K
- Facilities Managers$118K
- General and Operations Managers$118K
- Emergency Management Directors$110K
- Education Administrators, All Other$109K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$104K
- Social and Community Service Managers$96K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$88K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$86K
- Funeral Home Managers$85K
- Food Service Managers$70K
- Lodging Managers$68K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$53K
Legal7 jobs
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Database Architects$136K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$135K
- Software Developers$129K
- Information Security Analysts$123K
- Computer Network Architects$120K
- Actuaries$119K
- Operations Research Analysts$116K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$116K
- Computer Systems Analysts$115K
- Web Developers$109K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$109K
- Computer Programmers$108K
- Data Scientists$107K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$103K
- Statisticians$100K
- Database Administrators$96K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$75K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$67K
- Computer User Support Specialists$62K
Architecture and Engineering30 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$143K
- Engineers, All Other$136K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$132K
- Materials Engineers$119K
- Nuclear Engineers$115K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$115K
- Electrical Engineers$111K
- Environmental Engineers$108K
- Industrial Engineers$106K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$105K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105K
- Mechanical Engineers$103K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$101K
- Civil Engineers$99K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$93K
- Landscape Architects$89K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$84K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Surveyors$75K
- Mechanical Drafters$75K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Drafters, All Other$68K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$65K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$62K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical50 jobs
- Cardiologists$434K
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$388K
- Anesthesiologists$347K
- Family Medicine Physicians$335K
- Surgeons, All Other$267K
- Nurse Anesthetists$257K
- Psychiatrists$255K
- Physicians, All Other$250K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$184K
- Dentists, General$184K
- Podiatrists$164K
- Pharmacists$138K
- Veterinarians$137K
- Physician Assistants$129K
- Nurse Practitioners$124K
- Radiation Therapists$107K
- Physical Therapists$101K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$99K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$99K
- Dental Hygienists$99K
- Occupational Therapists$96K
- Surgical Assistants$94K
- Audiologists$94K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$91K
- Registered Nurses$89K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$89K
- Respiratory Therapists$87K
- Chiropractors$84K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$73K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$73K
- Surgical Technologists$69K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Paramedics$64K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$64K
- Athletic Trainers$63K
- Recreational Therapists$63K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Opticians, Dispensing$54K
- Exercise Physiologists$52K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50K
- Psychiatric Technicians$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$40K
Life, Physical, and Social Science26 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$128K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$126K
- Physicists$125K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$116K
- Nuclear Technicians$116K
- Economists$109K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$109K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$105K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$95K
- School Psychologists$91K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$91K
- Chemists$89K
- Urban and Regional Planners$89K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$87K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$83K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$78K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$77K
- Conservation Scientists$71K
- Food Science Technicians$71K
- Forensic Science Technicians$68K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$66K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$65K
- Social Science Research Assistants$57K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$56K
- Chemical Technicians$53K
- Biological Technicians$50K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$111K
- Financial Risk Specialists$107K
- Management Analysts$106K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$102K
- Labor Relations Specialists$98K
- Budget Analysts$94K
- Logisticians$94K
- Credit Analysts$93K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$89K
- Insurance Underwriters$88K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$88K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$86K
- Cost Estimators$85K
- Compliance Officers$81K
- Human Resources Specialists$80K
- Financial Examiners$79K
- Loan Officers$78K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$77K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$75K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$74K
- Training and Development Specialists$73K
- Fundraisers$72K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$62K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$56K
- Tax Preparers$54K
- Credit Counselors$53K
Educational Instruction and Library51 jobs
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$132K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$124K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$116K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Instructional Coordinators$86K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$85K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$84K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$79K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$78K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$77K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$77K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$77K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$75K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$75K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72K
- Farm and Home Management Educators$71K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$71K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$66K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$61K
- Curators$61K
- Tutors$58K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$56K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$52K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$51K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$44K
- Library Technicians$43K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media23 jobs
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$104K
- Art Directors$95K
- Technical Writers$84K
- Film and Video Editors$80K
- Public Relations Specialists$78K
- Writers and Authors$75K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$75K
- Music Directors and Composers$71K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$68K
- Interior Designers$67K
- Editors$67K
- Graphic Designers$65K
- Producers and Directors$65K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$61K
- Broadcast Technicians$56K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$55K
- Audio and Video Technicians$53K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$53K
- Coaches and Scouts$53K
- Photographers$48K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$47K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$46K
- Floral Designers$40K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$92K
- Counselors, All Other$78K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$77K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$73K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$72K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$67K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$67K
- Healthcare Social Workers$66K
- Health Education Specialists$65K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$63K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$59K
- Clergy$54K
- Religious Workers, All Other$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$48K
- Community Health Workers$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair38 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$89K
- Avionics Technicians$84K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$79K
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$79K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$78K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$73K
- Home Appliance Repairers$73K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$72K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$71K
- Commercial Divers$70K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$70K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$68K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$68K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$68K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$62K
- Riggers$62K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$59K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Millwrights$58K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$58K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$56K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$53K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$51K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$42K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
- Bicycle Repairers$38K
Construction and Extraction35 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$69K
- Boilermakers$66K
- Electricians$63K
- Pile Driver Operators$63K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$59K
- Sheet Metal Workers$59K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$58K
- Glaziers$55K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55K
- Carpenters$54K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$54K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$53K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$52K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$51K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$51K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$51K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$50K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$50K
- Pipelayers$49K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$49K
- Roofers$47K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$47K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47K
- Helpers--Electricians$46K
- Tile and Stone Setters$45K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$45K
- Helpers--Carpenters$42K
- Construction Laborers$41K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$40K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$40K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$39K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$37K
Production60 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$81K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$79K
- Tool and Die Makers$72K
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$68K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$67K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$66K
- Power Plant Operators$65K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$63K
- Machinists$62K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$62K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$62K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$58K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$58K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$57K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$53K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$52K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$49K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$42K
- Upholsterers$42K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$41K
- Etchers and Engravers$41K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$41K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$41K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$40K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$40K
- Food Batchmakers$39K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Bakers$34K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$34K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Protective Service18 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$78K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$67K
- Fish and Game Wardens$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61K
- Transportation Security Screeners$58K
- Firefighters$58K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$51K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$48K
- Animal Control Workers$46K
- Security Guards$42K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$40K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37K
- School Bus Monitors$36K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
Office and Administrative Support47 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$69K
- Brokerage Clerks$69K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$58K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$56K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$56K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$55K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$55K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$55K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50K
- New Accounts Clerks$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48K
- Word Processors and Typists$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$45K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Order Clerks$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$44K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$43K
- Tellers$43K
- File Clerks$43K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Bill and Account Collectors$40K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$39K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$32K
Transportation and Material Moving32 jobs
- Air Traffic Controllers$116K
- Commercial Pilots$106K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$92K
- Ship Engineers$91K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$75K
- Transportation Inspectors$73K
- Crane and Tower Operators$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$63K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$60K
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$55K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$54K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Bus Drivers, School$53K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$50K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$50K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Light Truck Drivers$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$40K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$38K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$36K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33K
- Parking Attendants$30K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$115K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$94K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$94K
- Real Estate Brokers$85K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Insurance Sales Agents$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$68K
- Advertising Sales Agents$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- Telemarketers$45K
- Travel Agents$43K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$38K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers$34K
- Cashiers$31K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$71K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$69K
- Massage Therapists$66K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49K
- Dental Assistants$47K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$44K
- Phlebotomists$44K
- Medical Assistants$42K
- Nursing Assistants$40K
- Orderlies$39K
- Psychiatric Aides$38K
- Medical Transcriptionists$38K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Physical Therapist Aides$36K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31K
Personal Care and Service17 jobs
- Animal Trainers$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43K
- Residential Advisors$41K
- Skincare Specialists$40K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$39K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Tour and Travel Guides$37K
- Concierges$35K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Funeral Attendants$34K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$49K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$61K
- Bartenders$52K
- Waiters and Waitresses$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$41K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Cooks, All Other$35K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Cooks, Short Order$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
Jobs paid by the hour in Virginia Beach
For 1 job in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $46.99 | $47.84 | 70 |
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Salary in Virginia Beach: questions
What is a good salary in Virginia Beach?
Half of all workers in the Virginia Beach metro earn less than $49,430 and the average is $64,130. Earning more than $78,160 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Virginia Beach to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $68,333, because prices here are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Virginia Beach?
Cardiologists ($433,900), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($388,490), Anesthesiologists ($346,790).
What is the average salary in Chesapeake?
Chesapeake is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, where the average salary is $64,130 a year and the median $49,430. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Chesapeake, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Norfolk?
Norfolk is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, where the average salary is $64,130 a year and the median $49,430. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Norfolk, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260), all occupations and 592 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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