salary$38,990 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,440per year
Jobs in the area8,110people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Norfolk?
Expensive. Rent of $1,628 a month takes 50.1% of the median nursing assistant 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 nursing assistant make in Norfolk, VA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $38,990 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $31,210 and $47,440.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Norfolk?
Typical rent of $1,628 a month takes 50.1% of the median nursing 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.