salary$43,620 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,100per year
Jobs in the area3,040people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Chesapeake?
Expensive. Rent of $1,849 a month takes 50.9% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
Medical Assistant pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Chesapeake
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations ManagerLawyer
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Chesapeake, VA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $43,620 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $37,280 and $47,100.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Chesapeake?
Typical rent of $1,849 a month takes 50.9% of the median medical assistant 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.