As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Operations Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA is $93,048, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,789 weekly, or $7,754 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Operations Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Operations Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA vary widely, spanning from $81,107 to $104,267. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,798) and 75th percentile ($98,921), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,267 per year. This $12,123 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Virginia Beach Operations Engineer often earn 5.4% lower than national averages. However, Virginia Beach currently ranks 550 statewide for Operations Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $81,107 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $86,798 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $93,048 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $98,921 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Operations Engineer Salary $104,267 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
25% $86,798 10% $81,107 90% $104,267 75% $98,921 $93,048 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Virginia Beach, Virginia    Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Cens....More

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