PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Certified Medical Assistant
Sentara Healthcare · Chesapeake, VA
$21.69–$32.14/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Medical Assistant jobs in Chesapeake, VA
The median medical assistant pay in the Chesapeake area is $18.71 per hour ($38,920 a year), with the typical range running from $17.44 to $21.43. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Chesapeake. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Chesapeake. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Chesapeake.
- $18.71median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $17–$21typical range per hour
- 3,460medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Medical Assistant roles in Chesapeake
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Medical Assistant
Sentara Healthcare · Chesapeake, VA
$21.69–$32.14/ hour
Top 25% pay
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The metro median is 8% below the Virginia statewide median of $20.34 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 3,460 medical assistants employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 4.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.11 | $33,510 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.44 | $36,280 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.71 | $38,920 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.43 | $44,570 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $21.88 | $45,510 | 3% above U.S. median |
How Chesapeake ranks
- 231st of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 297th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 8 Virginia metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Chesapeake
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.71 median hour buys what $19.10 buys at the national price level, 10% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Chesapeake paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$674
- Per year: $33,678
- Per month: $2,806
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chesapeake
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel medical assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Chesapeake
CMS lists 1 hospital in Chesapeake, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake General Hospital Chesapeake, VA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Chesapeake city
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Chesapeake city (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 12 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA | 13 mi | $18.71/hr | 96,482 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 17 mi | $18.71/hr | 454,808 |
| Richmond, VA | 87 mi | $19.02/hr | 233,655 |
| Greenville, NC | 96 mi | $19.79/hr | 95,138 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 97 mi | $18.61/hr | 54,541 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 133 mi | $20.63/hr | 56,764 |
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License and tax basics in Virginia
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Chesapeake, VA?
Medical Assistants in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $18.71 per hour, about $38,920 a year. The middle half earn between $17.44 and $21.43 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chesapeake a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 297th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 231st of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical assistants in Chesapeake?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Chesapeake. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chesapeake.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Chesapeake as a medical assistant?
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Chesapeake in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Chesapeake city. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Chesapeake?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chesapeake is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Chesapeake?
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Your Medical Assistant pay reportChesapeake, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Sentara HealthcareVirginia Beach, VA · 37 postings$26.91/ hr$20–$38
- US Oncology NetworkSalem, VA · 4 postings$25.77/ hr$14–$35
- Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 12 postings$25.09/ hr$21–$45
- GoHealth Urgent CareBull Run Plaza, VA · 5 postings$24.00/ hr$20–$28
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$19Median$24.00High$32
110 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Virginia, 97 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 110 Medical Assistant roles
- Certified Medical Assistant CoordinatorPermanent$25.92–$37.60/ hour
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA), Family/Occupational Medicine-Full Time DaysPermanent$25.42–$35.59/ hour
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