salary$62,350 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,970per year
Top pay (top 10%)$81,280per year
Jobs in the area5,740people work this job
Can a electrician afford Chesapeake?
Expensive. Rent of $1,849 a month takes 35.6% of the median electrician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Chesapeake, VA?
The median pay for a electrician in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $62,350 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $43,970 and $81,280.
Can a electrician afford to live in Chesapeake?
Typical rent of $1,849 a month takes 35.6% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.