--- title: Jobs in Norfolk, VA — Navy, Healthcare & Tech Hiring description: Jobs in Norfolk, VA span the US Navy, healthcare, logistics, and tech sectors in the Hampton Roads metro. Browse open roles, salary ranges, and top employers. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/norfolk date: 2026-09-28T19:13:58Z og_description: Norfolk, VA hosts the world's largest naval base and a growing healthcare and tech economy. Explore jobs and top employers hiring now. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/jygnul.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Virginia url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia --- # Jobs in Norfolk, VA — Navy, Healthcare & Tech Hiring **State:** [Virginia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 2,559 **Hiring momentum:** -14.9% — 126 new postings in the last 28 days vs 148 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 3,800 - Median salary: $65K - Salary range (P25–P75): $42K – $105K - Remote share: 24.5% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 3,800 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - New postings for Norfolk, VA fell 15% in the last 28 days (126 vs 148 in the 28 days before). - Industries with the most postings in Norfolk, VA: Retail (7% of all postings), followed by IT Services and Consulting and Hospitals and Health Care. - Pay in Norfolk, VA runs 7% below the United States median ($65K vs $70K). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Norfolk, VA | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Retail | 260 | $32K | | IT Services & Consulting | 190 | $106K | | Hospitals & Health Care | 189 | $52K | | Defense & Space | 171 | $102K | | Restaurants | 149 | $33K | | Hospitality | 119 | $35K | | Staffing & Recruiting | 94 | $84K | | Mental Health Care | 82 | — | | Technology, Information & Internet | 76 | — | | Professional Services | 73 | $40K | ## Top roles hiring in Norfolk, VA | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 299 | $107K | | Retail Sales Associate | 92 | $32K | | Patient Care Technician | 79 | — | | Security Officer | 77 | $40K | | Customer Service Representative | 68 | — | | Assistant Manager | 56 | — | | Behavior Technician | 52 | — | | Delivery Driver | 44 | — | | Software Developer / Engineer | 41 | — | | Sales Representative | 40 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Norfolk, VA | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 120 | | [Allied Universal Jobs & Careers — Security Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/allied-universal?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 64 | | [Centria Autism Jobs & Careers — ABA Therapy Provider](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/centria-autism?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 57 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 42 employers filed 240 petitions; 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Norfolk, VA | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Elevance Health | 86 | $127K | | ODU Darden College of Education & Professional Studies | 50 | $85K | | Cognizant | 17 | — | | Sentara Health | 14 | — | | UST | 8 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Chesapeake, VA — Navy, Logistics & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/chesapeake?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2.0 mi | 2178 | $55K | | [Jobs in Newport News, VA — Shipbuilding & Defense Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/newport-news?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.2 mi | 1680 | $58K | | [Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA — Military, Tourism & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/virginia-beach?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 17.0 mi | 4195 | $50K | [All H1B sponsors in Norfolk, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/norfolk-va?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries hire the most in Norfolk, VA? Defense and military, healthcare, logistics, education, and government are the dominant sectors. The US Navy and its supporting contractors represent one of the largest single employment clusters in the region. ### Who are the top employers in Norfolk, VA? The US Navy, Sentara Healthcare, Old Dominion University, and Norfolk Southern are among the largest employers. Defense contractors supporting Naval Station Norfolk also hire substantially. ### What do jobs in Norfolk, VA typically pay? Pay in Norfolk varies widely by sector. Defense and logistics roles are competitive; education and healthcare positions vary by specialty. See current salary benchmarks by industry on this page. ### Are remote jobs available in Norfolk, VA? Technology, consulting, and some healthcare roles offer hybrid options. Defense and trades positions typically require on-site work. Filter for remote-friendly roles using the search tools here. ### How do I find jobs in Virginia Beach or Chesapeake from Norfolk? Navigate to the Virginia state page to explore jobs across Hampton Roads, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, and surrounding cities. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)