Most common jobs in Virginia Beach - Norfolk
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Virginia Beach - Norfolk
The 10 largest occupations in America employ 30.5 million workers, representing 21% of all workers. Keeping America’s economy moving would be impossible without office workers, package handlers, food prep workers, and truck drivers. And what would the sick do without the millions of hospital workers, nurses, and home health aides?
Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Virginia Beach - Norfolk using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by total employment as of May 2019. While much has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, the jobs featured here give a holistic view at the most popular industries in your area and how many jobs are supported.
Keep reading to see which jobs in Virginia Beach are the most common.
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#50. Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 3,430
- Employment per 1,000: 4.519 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,760
National
- Employment: 342,040 (#93 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $51,420
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,430
- Employment per 1,000: 4.519 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,760
National
- Employment: 342,040 (#93 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $51,420
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#49. Human resources specialists
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 3,440
- Employment per 1,000: 4.542 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,140
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,440
- Employment per 1,000: 4.542 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,140
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#48. Substitute teachers, short-term
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 3,500
- Employment per 1,000: 4.611 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,680
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,500
- Employment per 1,000: 4.611 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,680
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#47. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 3,540
- Employment per 1,000: 4.661 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,290
National
- Employment: 485,700 (#63 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $70,550
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,540
- Employment per 1,000: 4.661 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,290
National
- Employment: 485,700 (#63 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $70,550
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#46. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 3,770
- Employment per 1,000: 4.969 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,710
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,770
- Employment per 1,000: 4.969 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,710
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#44 (tie). Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 3,800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.014 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,420
National
- Employment: 410,750 (#77 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,190
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.014 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,420
National
- Employment: 410,750 (#77 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,190
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#44 (tie). Light truck drivers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 3,800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.004 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,950
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.004 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,950
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#43. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 3,840
- Employment per 1,000: 5.07 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,450
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,840
- Employment per 1,000: 5.07 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,450
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#42. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 4,010
- Employment per 1,000: 5.281 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,890
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 4,010
- Employment per 1,000: 5.281 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,890
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#41. Driver/sales workers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 4,060
- Employment per 1,000: 5.351 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,270
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,060
- Employment per 1,000: 5.351 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,270
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#40. Carpenters
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 4,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.415 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,970
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.415 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,970
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#39. Food preparation workers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 4,140
- Employment per 1,000: 5.459 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,190
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,140
- Employment per 1,000: 5.459 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,190
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#38. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 4,580
- Employment per 1,000: 6.045 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,510
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,580
- Employment per 1,000: 6.045 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,510
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#37. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 4,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.049 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,110
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.049 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,110
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#36. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 4,690
- Employment per 1,000: 6.189 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,060
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,690
- Employment per 1,000: 6.189 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,060
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#35. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 4,700
- Employment per 1,000: 6.199 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,400
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,700
- Employment per 1,000: 6.199 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,400
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#34. Electricians
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 4,790
- Employment per 1,000: 6.314 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,880
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,790
- Employment per 1,000: 6.314 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,880
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#33. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 4,800
- Employment per 1,000: 6.33 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,660
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,800
- Employment per 1,000: 6.33 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,660
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#32. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 5,070
- Employment per 1,000: 6.685 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,290
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,070
- Employment per 1,000: 6.685 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,290
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#31. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 5,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.8 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,230
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.8 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,230
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#29 (tie). First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 5,330
- Employment per 1,000: 7.024 (65% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,680
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,330
- Employment per 1,000: 7.024 (65% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,680
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#29 (tie). Construction laborers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 5,330
- Employment per 1,000: 7.027 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,240
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,330
- Employment per 1,000: 7.027 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,240
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#28. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 5,450
- Employment per 1,000: 7.19 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $94,940
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,450
- Employment per 1,000: 7.19 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $94,940
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#27. Management analysts
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 5,570
- Employment per 1,000: 7.339 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,720
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,570
- Employment per 1,000: 7.339 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,720
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#26. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 5,590
- Employment per 1,000: 7.364 (144% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,770
National
- Employment: 442,870 (#68 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $59,800
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,590
- Employment per 1,000: 7.364 (144% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,770
National
- Employment: 442,870 (#68 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $59,800
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#25. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 6,100
- Employment per 1,000: 8.046 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,800
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,100
- Employment per 1,000: 8.046 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,800
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#24. Cooks, restaurant
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 6,160
- Employment per 1,000: 8.123 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,040
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,160
- Employment per 1,000: 8.123 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,040
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#23. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 6,360
- Employment per 1,000: 8.379 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,330
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,360
- Employment per 1,000: 8.379 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,330
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#22. Security guards
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 6,450
- Employment per 1,000: 8.506 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,070
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,450
- Employment per 1,000: 8.506 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,070
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#21. Accountants and auditors
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 6,490
- Employment per 1,000: 8.563 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,580
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,490
- Employment per 1,000: 8.563 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,580
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#20. Receptionists and information clerks
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 6,580
- Employment per 1,000: 8.67 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,160
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,580
- Employment per 1,000: 8.67 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,160
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#19. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 6,600
- Employment per 1,000: 8.705 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,020
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 6,600
- Employment per 1,000: 8.705 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,020
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#18. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 6,700
- Employment per 1,000: 8.835 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,740
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 6,700
- Employment per 1,000: 8.835 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,740
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#17. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 7,030
- Employment per 1,000: 9.266 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,360
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,030
- Employment per 1,000: 9.266 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,360
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#16. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 7,300
- Employment per 1,000: 9.628 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,040
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,300
- Employment per 1,000: 9.628 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,040
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#15. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 7,650
- Employment per 1,000: 10.083 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,610
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,650
- Employment per 1,000: 10.083 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,610
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#14. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 7,890
- Employment per 1,000: 10.401 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,840
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,890
- Employment per 1,000: 10.401 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,840
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#13. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 7,950
- Employment per 1,000: 10.485 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,140
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 7,950
- Employment per 1,000: 10.485 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,140
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#12. Nursing assistants
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 9,360
- Employment per 1,000: 12.345 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,170
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 9,360
- Employment per 1,000: 12.345 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,170
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#11. General and operations managers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 10,060
- Employment per 1,000: 13.268 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $116,450
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 10,060
- Employment per 1,000: 13.268 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $116,450
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#10. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 11,760
- Employment per 1,000: 15.509 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,900
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 11,760
- Employment per 1,000: 15.509 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,900
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#9. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 12,180
- Employment per 1,000: 16.064 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,080
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 12,180
- Employment per 1,000: 16.064 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,080
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#8. Registered nurses
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 13,900
- Employment per 1,000: 18.333 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,770
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 13,900
- Employment per 1,000: 18.333 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,770
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#7. Stockers and order fillers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 14,170
- Employment per 1,000: 18.687 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,430
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 14,170
- Employment per 1,000: 18.687 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,430
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#6. Office clerks, general
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 14,950
- Employment per 1,000: 19.71 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,470
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 14,950
- Employment per 1,000: 19.71 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,470
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#5. Customer service representatives
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 14,980
- Employment per 1,000: 19.748 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,620
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 14,980
- Employment per 1,000: 19.748 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,620
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#4. Waiters and waitresses
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 15,170
- Employment per 1,000: 19.999 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,270
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 15,170
- Employment per 1,000: 19.999 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,270
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#3. Cashiers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 20,780
- Employment per 1,000: 27.394 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,910
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 20,780
- Employment per 1,000: 27.394 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,910
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#2. Retail salespersons
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 23,660
- Employment per 1,000: 31.197 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,240
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 23,660
- Employment per 1,000: 31.197 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,240
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Fast food and counter workers
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Employment: 24,700
- Employment per 1,000: 32.567 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,200
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 24,700
- Employment per 1,000: 32.567 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,200
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
