salary$126,430 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$96,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,860per year
Jobs in the area780people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Chesapeake?
Cheap. Rent of $1,849 a month takes 17.5% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Chesapeake, VA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $126,430 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $96,360 and $172,860.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Chesapeake?
Typical rent of $1,849 a month takes 17.5% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.