Employment Growth

Graphs at a Glance

Employment Growth, By Region.

The Hampton Roads region had the fourth lowest rate of employment growth in Virginia in 2009.

Employment Growth, By MSA.

The Hampton Roads MSA saw an employment growth rate of -3.3 percent in 2009.

Adjusted Wages and Salaries, By Region.

In 2009, wages and salaries in the Hampton Roads region were the third highest in Virginia.

Adjusted Wages and Salaries per Job (2008 dollars), By MSA.

Among peer MSAs, the Hampton Roads MSA had the second lowest average wages and salaries in 2009.