Top Paying Jobs in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 98,620 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Anesthesiologists ($500,990), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($478,700), Cardiologists ($430,900). The cost of living index is 97.94 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,713/month.
$136K
Avg. median salary
97.94
Cost of living index
$1,713
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $139K | $66.68/hr |
| 22 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $139K | $66.63/hr |
| 23 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $136K | $65.52/hr |
| 24 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $135K | $65.13/hr |
| 25 | Database Architects | Technology | $135K | $64.97/hr |
| 26 | Lawyers | Legal | $133K | $64.13/hr |
| 27 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $133K | $63.88/hr |
| 28 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $132K | $63.32/hr |
| 29 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $131K | $63.05/hr |
| 30 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $131K | $62.91/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk
Cost of living vs. national average-2.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,713/mo
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