salary$64,370 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,230per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,320per year
Jobs in the area3,410people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Virginia Beach?
Expensive. Rent of $1,924 a month takes 35.9% of the median licensed practical nurse 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 licensed practical nurse make in Virginia Beach, VA?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $64,370 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $51,230 and $77,320.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Virginia Beach?
Typical rent of $1,924 a month takes 35.9% of the median licensed practical nurse 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.