--- title: Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA — Military, Tourism & Healthcare description: Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA span military, tourism, healthcare, and tech sectors along Virginia's coast. Browse open roles, top employers, and salary data. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/virginia-beach date: 2026-09-28T19:13:59Z og_description: Virginia Beach, VA blends military bases, tourism, healthcare, and a growing tech scene. Explore jobs and top employers hiring now. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/irek01.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 Virginia Beach, VA — Military, Tourism & Healthcare **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:** 2,716 **Hiring momentum:** -15.0% — 102 new postings in the last 28 days vs 120 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 4,195 - Median salary: $50K - Salary range (P25–P75): $37K – $83K - Remote share: 16.2% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 4,195 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Pay in Virginia Beach, VA runs 29% below the United States median ($50K vs $70K). - Industries with the most postings in Virginia Beach, VA: Retail (15% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Hospitality Services. - New postings for Virginia Beach, VA fell 15% in the last 28 days (102 vs 120 in the 28 days before). *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 Virginia Beach, VA | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Retail | 634 | $33K | | Hospitals & Health Care | 311 | $47K | | Hospitality | 270 | $36K | | Restaurants | 259 | $27K | | Construction | 139 | $61K | | Civil Engineering | 138 | $116K | | Defense & Space | 105 | $84K | | Wellness & Fitness | 100 | $29K | | Technology, Information & Internet | 98 | $43K | | IT Services & Consulting | 85 | $105K | ## Top roles hiring in Virginia Beach, VA | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Retail Sales Associate | 219 | $32K | | Customer Service Representative | 122 | $41K | | Registered Nurse | 114 | $107K | | Delivery Driver | 86 | $27K | | Sales Representative | 83 | $55K | | Assistant Manager | 80 | $34K | | Civil Engineer | 71 | $98K | | Medical Assistant | 63 | — | | CDL Driver | 63 | — | | Shift Leader | 49 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Virginia Beach, VA | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 186 | | [AutoZone Jobs & Careers — Auto Parts Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/autozone?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 74 | | [Starbucks Jobs & Careers — Coffee & Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/starbucks?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 55 | | [WSP Jobs & Careers — Engineering & Infrastructure](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/wsp?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 53 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 67 employers filed 143 petitions; 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Virginia Beach, VA | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Elevance Health | 26 | — | | Cognizant | 21 | — | | UST | 8 | — | | ADP | 6 | — | | Sentara Health | 6 | — | ## 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) | 16.6 mi | 2178 | $55K | | [Jobs in Norfolk, VA — Navy, Healthcare & Tech Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/norfolk?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 17.0 mi | 3800 | $65K | | [Jobs in Newport News, VA — Shipbuilding & Defense Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/newport-news?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 26.5 mi | 1680 | $58K | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries hire the most in Virginia Beach, VA? Military and defense, tourism and hospitality, healthcare, retail, and technology are the top sectors. The presence of multiple military installations drives significant demand for defense contracting and support services. ### Who are the top employers in Virginia Beach, VA? The US Navy (NAS Oceana), Sentara Healthcare, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, and various defense contractors and hospitality employers are among the largest in the city. ### What do jobs in Virginia Beach, VA pay? Salaries range widely by sector. Defense, healthcare, and technology roles pay the most; tourism and retail positions tend to be lower. See current salary benchmarks by industry on this page. ### Are remote jobs available in Virginia Beach, VA? Technology, consulting, and finance roles increasingly support remote or hybrid work. Defense, healthcare, and hospitality positions require on-site presence. Filter for remote roles using the tools here. ### How do I explore jobs in Norfolk or Chesapeake near Virginia Beach? Use the Virginia state page to browse jobs across the Hampton Roads metro, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Newport News — all within the same regional job market. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)