How much does an area make in Virginia Beach?
$81,790a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area. That is $39.32 an hour or $6,816 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.32
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,740Median: $81,790Highest 10%: $122,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,740 | $25.36 | |
| 25th | $64,500 | $31.01 | |
| Median | $81,790 | $39.32 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.45 | |
| 90th | $122,600 | $58.96 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for areas.
| Washington, DC | $101,700 |
| Richmond, VA | $85,960 |
Related jobs in Virginia Beach
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $129,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $127,500 |
| Atmospheric | $125,300 |
| Business Teacher | $103,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,100 |
| Political Science Teacher | $99,380 |
| Physics Teacher | $98,470 |
| Engineering Teacher | $86,070 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $85,300 |
| History Teacher | $84,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Virginia Beach?
The median hourly pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area is $39.32 ($81,790 a year).
Do areas make more in Virginia Beach than the national average?
No: $81,790 against $85,020 nationally, 4% less.
How does Virginia Beach compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $85,960, so Virginia Beach pays 5% less.
Where does Virginia Beach rank for area pay?
24 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.