Median DOL Salary
$82,450
Total DOL Filings
4,685
Companies Hiring
868
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Norfolk, VA$82,450
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Norfolk, VA is 35.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Norfolk
Highest-Paying Occupations in Norfolk
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $128,960 | -6.2% | 13 |
| Dentists, General | $127,500 | -30.2% | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,500 | -34.4% | 24 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $112,000 | +8.5% | 19 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,000 | -38.6% | 34 |
| Producers and Directors | $74,897 | +6.5% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $73,500 | -33% | 74 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $73,195 | -40.5% | 9 |
| Statisticians | $72,346 | -29% | 9 |
| Civil Engineers | $69,330 | -27.9% | 16 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,166 | +5.6% | 14 |
| Physical Therapists | $65,312 | -35.2% | 6 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $63,000 | -20.5% | 8 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $61,630 | -40.8% | 9 |
| General and Operations Managers | $60,000 | -50.6% | 5 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $55,000 | -31.8% | 7 |
| Physicists | $53,750 | -67.3% | 6 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $52,660 | -13.6% | 12 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,135 | -40.5% | 18 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $50,000 | -51.5% | 5 |
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 Norfolk, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Norfolk, 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 | $128,960 | $128,064 |
| Dentists, General | $127,500 | $126,614 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,500 | $125,621 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $112,000 | $111,221 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,000 | $77,458 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Norfolk, VA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Norfolk, VA
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.