Metro profile · CBSA 47260
Healthcare wages in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
45 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
46
Across 45 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
45 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $478,700 | $453,808 | 53 |
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $500,990 | $474,939 | 52 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $78,100 | $74,039 | 48 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $47,420 | $44,954 | 48 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $73,300 | $69,488 | 48 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $39,910 | $37,835 | 48 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $95,950 | $90,961 | 47 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $177,400 | $168,175 | 47 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $65,370 | $61,971 | 47 |
| Paramedics | allied | $45,900 | $43,513 | 47 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $48,370 | $45,855 | 47 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $80,990 | $76,779 | 46 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $97,870 | $92,781 | 46 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $44,380 | $42,072 | 46 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $277,010 | $262,605 | 46 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $266,280 | $252,433 | 46 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $233,060 | $220,941 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $124,530 | $118,054 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $64,370 | $61,023 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $136,280 | $129,193 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $99,400 | $94,231 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $100,840 | $95,596 | 46 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $103,140 | $97,777 | 46 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $59,560 | $56,463 | 46 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $99,640 | $94,459 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $77,290 | $73,271 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $43,930 | $41,646 | 46 |
| Orderlies | support | $37,000 | $35,076 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $34,280 | $32,497 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $46,670 | $44,243 | 46 |
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