Median DOL Salary
$91,974
Total DOL Filings
419
Companies Hiring
209
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Chesapeake, VA$91,974
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Chesapeake, VA is 51% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Chesapeake
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 57 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| ThirthaSoft,LLC | 22 | $82,056 | Other | |
| Map Communications | 12 | $134,782 | Other | |
| Hexaware Technologies Inc. | 11 | $80,300 | Staffing | |
| Plasser American Corp. | 10 | $82,049 | Other | |
| Bayview Physician Services, P.C. | 9 | $200,000 | Other | |
| Rite Aid | 9 | $132,600 | Other | |
| Sagarsoft Inc | 9 | $100,000 | Other | |
| Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America | 9 | $70,720 | Other | |
| LAP PETROLEUM LLC | 8 | $62,200 | Other | |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 7 | $136,400 | Other | |
| Flowserve U.S. Inc | 6 | $88,000 | Other | |
| Vista Applied Solutions Group, Inc. | 6 | $86,632 | Other | |
| USUI International Corporation | 5 | $62,230 | Other | |
| IBS OF AMERICA | 5 | $67,621 | Other | |
| CHESAPEAKE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 5 | $112,570 | Other | |
| Mid Atlantic Taco LLC | 5 | $64,500 | Other | |
| Infosys Limited | 4 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| HAMPTON HOSPITALITY INC | 4 | $48,110 | Other | |
| CAPGEMINI FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | 4 | $75,400 | Staffing | |
| Flowserve US Inc | 4 | $104,415 | Other | |
| Sentara Healthcare | 4 | $87,360 | Other | |
| JRD Systems, Inc. | 3 | $60,000 | Other | |
| KEYMEDIA-M.N. NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 3 | $70,000 | Other | |
| StructureSmith LLC | 3 | $82,160 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Chesapeake
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $132,080 | -3.9% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $80,049 | -19.4% | 12 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,720 | -29.3% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Virginia
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Virginia.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $219,500 | 3,480 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $219,460 | 70 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $199,960 | 980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $192,870 | 18,740 |
| Pediatricians, General | $189,070 | 1,220 |
| Dermatologists | $187,150 | N/A |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $185,890 | 1,130 |
| Dentists, General | $182,570 | 3,890 |
| Marketing Managers | $177,250 | 7,170 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $176,950 | 4,230 |
Salary Trend in Chesapeake, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Chesapeake, VA has a cost of living index of 100.7, which is 0.7% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $99,305 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $132,080 | $131,162 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $80,049 | $79,493 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,720 | $70,228 |
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.