Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
Careers in Virginia Beach, VA: pay and employment for 486 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 47260), which includes Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Norfolk and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Virginia Beach city limits. It spans Virginia and North Carolina.
Quick answer
In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan area (CBSA 47260), BLS OEWS counted 763,060 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $49,430 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($297,350), Physicians, All Other ($266,280), Dentist ($177,400). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (22,520), Sales Associate (20,890), Operations Manager (17,400).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan area at 97.9 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 2% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Virginia Beach, VA.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- CEO$297,350 median · 530 employed
- Physicians, All Other$266,280 median · 1,050 employed
- Dentist$177,400 median · 720 employed
- IT Manager$170,560 median · 1,360 employed
- Financial Manager$163,940 median · 2,290 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$161,340 median · 750 employed
- Sales Manager$158,750 median · 1,270 employed
- Marketing Manager$155,300 median · 610 employed
- Purchasing Manager$143,230 median · 500 employed
- Managers, All Other$143,230 median · 2,300 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers22,520 employed · $28,780 median
- Sales Associate20,890 employed · $30,820 median
- Operations Manager17,400 employed · $100,340 median
- Registered Nurse16,870 employed · $89,450 median
- Cashier16,840 employed · $29,320 median
- Material Handler13,920 employed · $39,160 median
- Stocker13,750 employed · $35,120 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides13,650 employed · $28,420 median
- Server13,100 employed · $39,020 median
- Office Clerks, General12,490 employed · $44,630 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$108,430 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97,200 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$91,080 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$87,530 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Ship Captain$86,940 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Ship Engineers$82,370 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,950 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,660 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,620 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$76,350 median · High school diploma or equivalent
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Detailed pay for popular careers in Virginia Beach, VA
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All 486 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $28,780U.S. $31,200 | $30,460 | 22,520 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $30,820U.S. $35,410 | $34,180 | 20,890 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $100,340U.S. $105,770 | $117,850 | 17,400 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $89,450U.S. $97,550 | $89,350 | 16,870 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $29,320U.S. $32,880 | $30,620 | 16,840 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $39,160U.S. $40,240 | $43,450 | 13,920 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $35,120U.S. $37,330 | $36,780 | 13,750 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $28,420U.S. $35,800 | $30,690 | 13,650 | n/a | n/a |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $39,020U.S. $35,230 | $44,510 | 13,100 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $44,630U.S. $45,010 | $45,080 | 12,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $33,580U.S. $36,840 | $34,790 | 11,840 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $38,150U.S. $44,770 | $41,590 | 10,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $87,530U.S. $83,050 | $88,210 | 8,670 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $36,280U.S. $37,390 | $36,530 | 8,380 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $38,990U.S. $42,260 | $40,420 | 8,110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $37,230U.S. $38,020 | $42,280 | 7,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $50,460U.S. $58,640 | $53,660 | 7,460 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $129,090U.S. $135,980 | $129,340 | 7,160 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $63,380U.S. $63,970 | $72,010 | 7,130 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $47,820U.S. $49,590 | $50,850 | 7,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $63,970U.S. $69,500 | $69,540 | 6,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $101,380U.S. $101,860 | $106,020 | 6,810 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $41,800U.S. $44,080 | $43,810 | 6,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $46,380U.S. $48,520 | $49,910 | 6,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $79,450U.S. $83,680 | $88,390 | 6,160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $80,950U.S. $79,920 | $79,840 | 6,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $104,920U.S. $102,320 | $111,460 | 6,040 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $38,050U.S. $36,780 | $39,810 | 6,030 | n/a | n/a |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $48,690U.S. $50,670 | $50,850 | 5,880 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $56,270U.S. $69,990 | $69,280 | 5,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $62,350U.S. $63,190 | $63,030 | 5,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $46,320U.S. $47,540 | $47,020 | 5,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $38,490U.S. $47,120 | $40,870 | 5,660 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $76,790U.S. $72,040 | $74,870 | 5,520 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $61,870U.S. $63,800 | $59,280 | 5,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $41,600U.S. $44,860 | $43,390 | 5,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,380U.S. $30,890 | $29,490 | 5,030 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $44,080U.S. $45,930 | $43,830 | 4,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $36,520U.S. $39,150 | $38,590 | 4,410 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $79,380U.S. $77,710 | $86,490 | 4,390 | n/a | n/a |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $35,470U.S. $38,010 | $35,710 | 4,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $59,690U.S. $76,210 | $67,270 | 4,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $76,240U.S. $75,940 | $79,850 | 4,290 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $31,100U.S. $35,510 | $33,000 | 4,170 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $51,500U.S. $60,580 | $54,350 | 4,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $65,300U.S. $64,370 | $73,010 | 3,790 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $59,280U.S. $59,350 | $62,920 | 3,760 | n/a | n/a |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $62,670U.S. $53,750 | $62,000 | 3,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $61,780U.S. $72,080 | $76,450 | 3,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $43,630U.S. $45,260 | $44,700 | 3,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $47,040U.S. $46,420 | $48,090 | 3,610 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $58,290U.S. $50,620 | $59,820 | 3,560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $69,560U.S. $78,760 | $75,210 | 3,500 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $116,920U.S. $116,580 | $116,010 | 3,490 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $61,140U.S. $62,890 | $65,230 | 3,460 | n/a | n/a |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $64,370U.S. $64,400 | $65,050 | 3,410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $79,660U.S. $79,860 | $81,070 | 3,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $74,470U.S. $69,280 | $73,170 | 3,280 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $32,580U.S. $35,320 | $34,040 | 3,120 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $45,640U.S. $44,650 | $46,500 | 3,100 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $43,620U.S. $45,690 | $42,400 | 3,040 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $63,240U.S. $59,650 | $68,910 | 2,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $56,940U.S. $59,280 | $57,510 | 2,880 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $46,700U.S. $34,340 | $52,310 | 2,860 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $41,910U.S. $41,300 | $46,940 | 2,840 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $59,470U.S. $61,010 | $58,380 | 2,840 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $29,790U.S. $34,980 | $31,720 | 2,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $48,210U.S. $51,520 | $49,920 | 2,830 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $45,800U.S. $41,670 | $44,230 | 2,750 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $29,330U.S. $33,980 | $32,810 | 2,690 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $91,460U.S. $82,320 | $93,740 | 2,600 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $28,670U.S. $31,200 | $31,550 | 2,550 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,880U.S. $38,770 | $39,850 | 2,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $38,440U.S. $37,450 | $40,740 | 2,510 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $79,620U.S. $74,450 | $80,980 | 2,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $59,650U.S. $61,860 | $62,310 | 2,430 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $50,190U.S. $47,920 | $52,890 | 2,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $57,330U.S. $48,570 | $58,290 | 2,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $62,900U.S. $58,750 | $62,430 | 2,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $78,330U.S. $80,730 | $81,470 | 2,320 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $37,050U.S. $36,560 | $37,810 | 2,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $143,230U.S. $141,900 | $147,140 | 2,300 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $29,770U.S. $34,810 | $31,870 | 2,300 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $163,940U.S. $166,570 | $172,390 | 2,290 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $103,760U.S. $105,850 | $114,940 | 2,290 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $133,380U.S. $159,670 | $159,670 | 2,280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $123,900U.S. $123,860 | $132,980 | 2,210 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $100,280U.S. $104,110 | $102,540 | 2,210 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $52,060U.S. $59,850 | $55,080 | 2,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $33,190U.S. $35,830 | $35,920 | 2,140 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $63,390U.S. $61,800 | $58,580 | 2,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $27,890U.S. $33,580 | $29,920 | 2,060 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $35,790 | not published | 2,060 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $38,610U.S. $47,160 | $43,120 | 2,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $86,940U.S. $92,460 | $92,370 | 2,050 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $28,660U.S. $32,150 | $31,970 | 2,020 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $94,680U.S. $100,840 | $98,600 | 1,990 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $43,930U.S. $45,750 | $44,470 | 1,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $30,870U.S. $35,360 | $33,900 | 1,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $36,330U.S. $38,140 | $41,340 | 1,980 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $62,360U.S. $59,550 | $66,860 | 1,970 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $46,670U.S. $48,070 | $47,100 | 1,860 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $69,840U.S. $64,330 | $71,750 | 1,830 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $39,160U.S. $45,930 | $43,230 | 1,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $59,970U.S. $48,250 | $56,370 | 1,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $78,330U.S. $65,120 | $77,500 | 1,750 | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $64,620U.S. $64,520 | $67,020 | 1,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $98,640U.S. $99,130 | $103,030 | 1,670 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $59,790U.S. $62,890 | $60,600 | 1,670 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $47,110U.S. $49,400 | $50,180 | 1,610 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $104,050U.S. $105,870 | $104,000 | 1,590 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $30,980U.S. $35,070 | $32,100 | 1,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $49,900U.S. $58,940 | $53,390 | 1,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $126,030U.S. $129,180 | $123,240 | 1,490 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $34,710U.S. $35,360 | $34,230 | 1,490 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $49,990U.S. $49,230 | $54,300 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $136,280U.S. $140,910 | $138,340 | 1,470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $100,840U.S. $102,760 | $101,470 | 1,470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $45,740U.S. $48,500 | $46,550 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $60,550U.S. $60,550 | $62,440 | 1,470 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $58,860U.S. $62,930 | $60,370 | 1,450 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $91,080U.S. $87,520 | $94,260 | 1,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $80,850U.S. $78,740 | $84,650 | 1,440 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $56,490U.S. $62,280 | $74,970 | 1,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $96,870U.S. $78,190 | $93,020 | 1,430 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Ship EngineersSOC 53-5031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $82,370U.S. $109,530 | $91,010 | 1,420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.7% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $103,210U.S. $120,630 | $110,810 | 1,410 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $36,350U.S. $38,630 | $41,150 | 1,410 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $105,240U.S. $114,990 | $119,140 | 1,400 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $68,290U.S. $78,000 | $75,380 | 1,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $170,560U.S. $175,140 | $180,230 | 1,360 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $59,200U.S. $61,770 | $59,260 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $64,440U.S. $62,640 | $62,110 | 1,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $43,480U.S. $46,800 | $52,290 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $85,300U.S. $77,440 | $86,070 | 1,320 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $42,630U.S. $43,030 | $42,850 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $124,530U.S. $132,300 | $123,580 | 1,300 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $58,000U.S. $78,660 | $94,100 | 1,290 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $158,750U.S. $148,270 | $166,540 | 1,270 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $64,080U.S. $76,690 | $77,520 | 1,260 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Nuclear EngineerSOC 17-2161 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $110,510U.S. $133,970 | $115,140 | 1,260 | Bachelor's degree | +0.4% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $64,710U.S. $74,690 | $69,210 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $138,590U.S. $122,930 | $135,540 | 1,250 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $89,920U.S. $81,100 | $88,900 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,100U.S. $69,990 | $85,900 | 1,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $36,300U.S. $47,030 | $39,850 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $47,420U.S. $45,130 | $46,320 | 1,150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $73,890U.S. $74,750 | $77,570 | 1,140 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $46,460U.S. $49,100 | $49,080 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,940U.S. $52,830 | $67,730 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $67,620U.S. $76,590 | $72,080 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $48,650U.S. $49,500 | $48,030 | 1,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $46,300U.S. $49,230 | $45,170 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $32,700U.S. $36,280 | $34,900 | 1,100 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $48,160U.S. $50,340 | $51,410 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $101,500U.S. $102,440 | $106,280 | 1,060 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $266,280U.S. $265,930 | $250,370 | 1,050 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $77,290U.S. $80,110 | $77,840 | 1,050 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,940U.S. $37,160 | $34,160 | 1,010 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $44,810U.S. $47,320 | $52,570 | 1,000 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $105,070 | not published | 980 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $50,590U.S. $51,140 | $53,970 | 970 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $36,340U.S. $37,290 | $37,140 | 970 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,990U.S. $69,390 | $70,180 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $42,520U.S. $48,700 | $46,500 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $64,260U.S. $65,510 | $64,900 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $95,170U.S. $102,740 | $102,140 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $61,840U.S. $76,220 | $67,380 | 940 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $89,920U.S. $90,150 | $90,590 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $98,890U.S. $98,100 | $98,960 | 940 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $28,260U.S. $32,910 | $28,210 | 940 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $42,470U.S. $39,390 | $46,240 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $111,030U.S. $134,050 | $119,890 | 920 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $36,320U.S. $38,150 | $37,060 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $29,460U.S. $34,890 | $31,280 | 910 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $77,520U.S. $68,270 | $77,260 | 880 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $97,870U.S. $97,870 | $99,010 | 880 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $76,620U.S. $66,810 | $76,730 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $45,270U.S. $45,250 | $45,720 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $77,500U.S. $74,260 | $75,090 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,600U.S. $45,850 | $43,640 | 850 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $44,350U.S. $50,290 | $50,130 | 840 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $99,400U.S. $100,330 | $96,140 | 830 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $60,100U.S. $54,890 | $71,800 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $102,060U.S. $130,220 | $114,920 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,830U.S. $35,880 | $31,430 | 810 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $139,010U.S. $134,960 | $142,550 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $44,380U.S. $45,230 | $43,680 | 800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $45,530U.S. $40,110 | $44,340 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $82,530U.S. $66,140 | $84,100 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $73,300U.S. $68,380 | $70,570 | 790 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $35,770U.S. $35,760 | $39,320 | 790 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $49,580U.S. $57,020 | $50,890 | 790 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $126,430U.S. $135,880 | $129,080 | 780 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $100,300U.S. $120,230 | $106,710 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Layout Workers, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4192 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $67,540U.S. $63,870 | $67,770 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $52,370U.S. $54,210 | $54,910 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $161,340U.S. $171,270 | $167,220 | 750 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $50,340U.S. $45,670 | $52,160 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $87,530U.S. $93,530 | $88,700 | 730 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $105,970U.S. $104,300 | $109,080 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $177,400U.S. $170,950 | $184,210 | 720 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $48,070U.S. $50,020 | $50,470 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $37,810U.S. $39,630 | $40,910 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $80,990U.S. $82,280 | $86,650 | 710 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $35,900U.S. $39,070 | $37,450 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,630U.S. $62,780 | $58,700 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $101,500U.S. $104,590 | $127,790 | 690 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $45,900U.S. $44,470 | $45,500 | 690 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $46,810U.S. $59,050 | $50,010 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $140,410U.S. $149,280 | $152,720 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $58,340 | not published | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $63,880U.S. $67,880 | $66,130 | 660 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $53,190U.S. $58,260 | $56,200 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $33,580U.S. $38,300 | $33,820 | 660 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $78,580U.S. $62,680 | $76,670 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,450U.S. $79,870 | $82,210 | 650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $56,410U.S. $58,430 | $58,260 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $59,610U.S. $60,020 | $59,500 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $30,240U.S. $35,670 | $32,700 | 640 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $48,570U.S. $49,690 | $48,330 | 640 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $108,430U.S. $107,230 | $120,110 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $77,940U.S. $66,270 | $79,290 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $45,920U.S. $48,560 | $51,310 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,310U.S. $44,350 | $53,010 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $92,140U.S. $80,390 | $95,820 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $155,300U.S. $166,790 | $162,960 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $56,730U.S. $90,360 | $64,900 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $78,100U.S. $74,310 | $75,060 | 610 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $53,820U.S. $61,160 | $56,180 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $40,070U.S. $44,580 | $43,300 | 590 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $46,020U.S. $48,430 | $48,680 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $97,200U.S. $106,040 | $100,360 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $57,000U.S. $63,890 | $57,700 | 580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $64,490U.S. $74,330 | $68,420 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $78,540U.S. $62,280 | $78,230 | 570 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $52,000U.S. $43,350 | $58,430 | 570 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,150U.S. $62,960 | $65,450 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $44,280U.S. $48,590 | $49,180 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $58,830U.S. $66,270 | $59,230 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $71,500U.S. $78,620 | $82,690 | 560 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $213,690U.S. $244,180 | $334,940 | 560 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $38,890U.S. $47,700 | $44,170 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $36,350U.S. $42,240 | $40,530 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $64,360U.S. $72,550 | $71,780 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $57,510U.S. $58,450 | $65,840 | 540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $65,500U.S. $60,850 | $68,470 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $297,350U.S. $213,990 | $333,240 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $45,040U.S. $46,850 | $48,190 | 530 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $57,730U.S. $62,470 | $61,000 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $34,190U.S. $45,330 | $40,490 | 530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $76,350U.S. $51,610 | $67,010 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $38,030U.S. $41,340 | $40,280 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $38,650U.S. $45,780 | $43,180 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $143,230U.S. $148,080 | $154,350 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $57,760U.S. $54,240 | $58,590 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $122,010U.S. $130,100 | $136,830 | 500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $47,990U.S. $50,610 | $48,740 | 500 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $72,380U.S. $74,090 | $69,920 | 500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $135,130U.S. $139,500 | $136,070 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,860U.S. $99,080 | $127,490 | 480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,750U.S. $63,820 | $56,070 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,720U.S. $106,660 | $118,280 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,980U.S. $81,370 | $88,450 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $114,070U.S. $88,940 | $116,360 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,370U.S. $47,380 | $50,470 | 470 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,020U.S. $53,040 | $55,200 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,560U.S. $55,570 | $54,890 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,160U.S. $78,210 | $77,310 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,870U.S. $140,300 | $135,070 | 460 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,800U.S. $104,620 | $96,370 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,790U.S. $93,790 | $100,380 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,770U.S. $43,220 | $40,710 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,530U.S. $42,670 | $45,660 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,020U.S. $91,640 | $93,860 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,910U.S. $101,110 | $108,750 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,220U.S. $40,140 | $42,740 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,780U.S. $35,150 | $30,300 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,040U.S. $35,100 | $36,030 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,940U.S. $42,540 | $40,220 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,400U.S. $68,080 | $71,430 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,410U.S. $99,280 | $105,040 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,600U.S. $82,220 | $83,350 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,010U.S. $100,580 | $105,250 | 420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,370U.S. $64,650 | $68,620 | 420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,350U.S. $95,320 | $73,250 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,030U.S. $66,150 | $64,920 | 410 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,730U.S. $50,890 | $60,970 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,490U.S. $52,260 | $57,840 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,440U.S. $92,650 | $109,360 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,120U.S. $60,600 | $64,500 | 400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,390U.S. $47,260 | $53,690 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,270U.S. $104,920 | $114,520 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,710U.S. $36,910 | $41,000 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,370U.S. $62,120 | $51,690 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,330U.S. $114,130 | $127,870 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,960U.S. $58,100 | $53,470 | 390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Real Estate BrokerSOC 41-9021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,800U.S. $73,220 | $84,650 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,850U.S. $126,060 | $140,820 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,820U.S. $64,950 | $64,220 | 380 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,630U.S. $42,360 | $37,290 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,320U.S. $54,920 | $54,340 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,630U.S. $96,590 | $88,890 | 370 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,460U.S. $41,600 | $31,330 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,440U.S. $60,070 | $58,650 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,540U.S. $96,980 | $123,860 | 360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,990U.S. $55,940 | $61,010 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,750U.S. $50,580 | $54,420 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersSOC 51-2031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,030U.S. $53,710 | $42,150 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,340U.S. $90,390 | $84,090 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,480U.S. $55,440 | $47,470 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,540U.S. $46,680 | $52,570 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,760U.S. $89,320 | $88,690 | 340 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,050U.S. $55,090 | $56,480 | 340 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,070U.S. $78,760 | $81,240 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,010U.S. $45,920 | $42,090 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,500U.S. $46,380 | $43,770 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,320U.S. $53,340 | $46,710 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,240U.S. $50,690 | $56,370 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,050U.S. $43,600 | $42,780 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,490U.S. $58,470 | $61,000 | 330 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,400U.S. $38,120 | $36,870 | 320 | n/a | n/a |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,000U.S. $50,990 | $73,010 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,880U.S. $51,330 | $61,560 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,640U.S. $122,570 | $125,740 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,050U.S. $107,310 | $115,750 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $60,170 | not published | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,600U.S. $76,400 | $73,270 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,510U.S. $45,570 | $42,210 | 310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,740U.S. $62,130 | $61,240 | 310 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,410U.S. $59,300 | $52,710 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,460U.S. $62,370 | $62,090 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,020U.S. $98,920 | $87,260 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,870U.S. $66,940 | $77,390 | 300 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,260U.S. $84,620 | $82,640 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $256,560 | not published | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,730U.S. $72,300 | $68,830 | 300 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,980U.S. $40,410 | $37,750 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,420U.S. $64,820 | $64,980 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,660U.S. $44,390 | $48,620 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,730U.S. $36,670 | $36,420 | 300 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,650U.S. $67,960 | $73,820 | 290 | n/a | n/a |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,000U.S. $153,990 | $125,680 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,360U.S. $79,940 | $82,730 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,260U.S. $77,970 | $77,500 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,240U.S. $35,680 | $33,560 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,060U.S. $49,880 | $46,640 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,070U.S. $100,390 | $107,770 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,710U.S. $161,740 | $132,360 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,790U.S. $63,520 | $71,230 | 280 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,830U.S. $37,710 | $41,700 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,720U.S. $49,610 | $63,390 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,110U.S. $107,110 | $107,910 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,530U.S. $66,800 | $93,890 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,280U.S. $35,240 | $35,890 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,780U.S. $35,840 | $34,330 | 270 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,920U.S. $58,930 | $50,600 | 270 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,720U.S. $50,260 | $48,530 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,220U.S. $71,900 | $92,320 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,970U.S. $75,350 | $75,470 | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,160U.S. $62,200 | $61,420 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,570U.S. $77,920 | $66,760 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,920U.S. $38,100 | $36,850 | 260 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,050U.S. $38,950 | $35,140 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,820U.S. $49,000 | $49,020 | 260 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,130U.S. $47,810 | $45,050 | 260 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,590U.S. $104,000 | $75,240 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,210U.S. $39,280 | $38,440 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,050U.S. $50,270 | $55,450 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,460U.S. $37,180 | $44,430 | 250 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,640U.S. $95,200 | $109,280 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,930U.S. $172,250 | $124,960 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,330U.S. $60,810 | $54,360 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,990U.S. $80,250 | $80,310 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,920U.S. $67,190 | $67,170 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,000U.S. $66,770 | $57,670 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,510U.S. $95,990 | $91,370 | 230 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,080U.S. $61,560 | $65,080 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $430,900U.S. $496,010 | $433,900 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,340U.S. $46,170 | $45,070 | 230 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,000U.S. $58,650 | $57,340 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,770U.S. $80,340 | $86,200 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,210U.S. $44,660 | $48,200 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $136,570 | not published | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,990U.S. $51,220 | $48,290 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,140U.S. $50,960 | $48,790 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $152,990U.S. $146,910 | $161,820 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,990U.S. $91,240 | $88,810 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,820U.S. $60,390 | $53,400 | 200 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,500U.S. $61,540 | $85,490 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,720U.S. $59,570 | $55,640 | 200 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,600U.S. $49,450 | $49,590 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,770U.S. $61,660 | $62,460 | 200 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,340U.S. $42,290 | $39,060 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,640U.S. $35,060 | $31,700 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,100U.S. $75,440 | $75,490 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $116,720U.S. $112,860 | $118,940 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,340U.S. $66,120 | $69,330 | 190 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,030U.S. $79,350 | $87,280 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,070U.S. $77,640 | $69,530 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,350U.S. $37,360 | $39,880 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,580U.S. $62,520 | $63,260 | 190 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,000U.S. $38,290 | $38,890 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,250U.S. $76,400 | $50,630 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,430U.S. $50,160 | $43,030 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $124,900 | not published | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,640U.S. $48,280 | $37,890 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentSOC 49-2093 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,860U.S. $84,890 | $78,640 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,910U.S. $103,020 | $88,970 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,560U.S. $47,880 | $52,280 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,110U.S. $40,450 | $35,890 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,340U.S. $167,220 | $133,860 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,700U.S. $73,900 | $77,310 | 180 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,980U.S. $64,070 | $64,710 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,330U.S. $56,730 | $62,510 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,810U.S. $43,780 | $42,360 | 180 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,550U.S. $39,680 | $38,890 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,160U.S. $123,220 | $105,720 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,760U.S. $95,420 | $97,550 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,690U.S. $83,820 | $96,490 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,240U.S. $79,200 | $84,170 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,250U.S. $39,320 | $40,660 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,500U.S. $71,550 | $74,650 | 160 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,600U.S. $57,510 | $50,110 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,380U.S. $98,070 | $102,710 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,460U.S. $76,910 | $74,730 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,950U.S. $95,480 | $90,710 | 160 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,180U.S. $38,630 | $36,740 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,760U.S. $48,150 | $39,020 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,400U.S. $35,660 | $36,940 | 160 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,260U.S. $55,690 | $45,040 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,730U.S. $49,120 | $44,960 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,000U.S. $48,990 | $46,440 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,050U.S. $83,510 | $92,770 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,120U.S. $72,060 | $67,630 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,010U.S. $50,860 | $78,030 | 150 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,290U.S. $78,580 | $76,330 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,200U.S. $63,420 | $60,650 | 150 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $51,440 | not published | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,830U.S. $46,330 | $47,990 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,350U.S. $133,000 | $139,120 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,050U.S. $69,250 | $67,780 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All OtherSOC 27-4099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,920U.S. $70,720 | $104,080 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,990U.S. $57,080 | $55,100 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,050U.S. $64,050 | $71,640 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,880U.S. $52,230 | $53,120 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,200U.S. $74,510 | $69,170 | 130 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| ZoologistSOC 19-1023 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,760U.S. $76,780 | $77,150 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,510U.S. $72,110 | $111,760 | 130 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,470U.S. $100,310 | $94,560 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,910U.S. $80,260 | $81,520 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,430U.S. $47,340 | $68,140 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,920U.S. $115,210 | $184,480 | 130 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,640U.S. $101,370 | $99,270 | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,400U.S. $68,020 | $64,270 | 130 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,310U.S. $74,340 | $65,980 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandSOC 51-9022 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,540U.S. $42,660 | $57,910 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -19.2% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,570U.S. $39,460 | $41,180 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,160U.S. $125,470 | $135,520 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,220U.S. $117,330 | $106,790 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,130U.S. $67,820 | $72,590 | 120 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,930U.S. $51,850 | $45,700 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,490U.S. $93,250 | $82,990 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,560U.S. $61,960 | $63,000 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,960U.S. $47,670 | $50,410 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,270U.S. $42,670 | $39,840 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,670U.S. $49,910 | $53,070 | 120 | n/a | n/a |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,430U.S. $42,290 | $40,510 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,400U.S. $41,220 | $35,030 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,550U.S. $81,390 | $84,470 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $135,470U.S. $110,840 | $128,300 | 110 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,140U.S. $105,310 | $106,860 | 110 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,380U.S. $47,450 | $44,090 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,160U.S. $47,920 | $51,820 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,500U.S. $102,040 | $64,660 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,520U.S. $42,420 | $38,400 | 110 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,870U.S. $115,160 | $101,290 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1063 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,470U.S. $123,920 | $119,900 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1193 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,070U.S. $77,270 | $65,350 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,280U.S. $76,580 | $71,150 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Music Directors and ComposersSOC 27-2041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,130U.S. $73,710 | $70,670 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,040U.S. $37,080 | $32,650 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Agricultural InspectorsSOC 45-2011 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,970U.S. $49,940 | $48,610 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,620U.S. $47,180 | $49,030 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,370U.S. $42,770 | $39,590 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,260U.S. $68,120 | $78,580 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Virginia Beach, VA
- BLS source geography
- Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 47260
- States
- Virginia, North Carolina
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Virginia Beach, VA?
In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan area (CBSA 47260), BLS OEWS counted 763,060 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $49,430 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($297,350), Physicians, All Other ($266,280), Dentist ($177,400).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 47260), which includes Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Norfolk and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Virginia Beach city limits. It spans Virginia and North Carolina.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 47260). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs virginia beach”, “high paying jobs in virginia beach”, “careers in norfolk va” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).