What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Virtual Reality?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Virtual Reality jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Cupertino, CA (23.4% above average), followed by Mercer Island, WA and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cupertino, CA $89,129 $7,427 $1,714 $42.85 Mercer Island, WA $88,478 $7,373 $1,701 $42.54 Berkeley, CA $88,457 $7,371 $1,701 $42.53 New London, NH $87,511 $7,292 $1,682 $42.07 Sitka, AK $87,029 $7,252 $1,673 $41.84 South San Francisco, CA $86,812 $7,234 $1,669 $41.74 Los Altos, CA $85,557 $7,129 $1,645 $41.13 Mountain View, CA $85,223 $7,101 $1,638 $40.97 East Palo Alto, CA $85,125 $7,093 $1,637 $40.93 San Francisco, CA $85,114 $7,092 $1,636 $40.92

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Q: How much does a Virtual Reality make?

The average annual pay for a virtual reality in the United States is $72,243 a year — that works out to approximately $34.73 an hour. The middle 80% of Virtual Realitys earn between $50,000 (10th percentile) and $125,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 4 Best Paying Related Virtual Reality Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Virtual Reality in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Vr Programmer at $9,991 (13.8%) above Virtual Reality. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Vr Programmer $82,234 $6,852 $1,581 $39.54 Construction Planner $65,702 $5,475 $1,263 $31.59 Virtual Design And Construction Modeling Manager $61,407 $5,117 $1,180 $29.52 Utility Coordinator $54,664 $4,555 $1,051 $26.28

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Virtual Reality Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$72,243

Columbus

Ohio

$69,779

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How much does a Virtual Reality make?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average annual pay for a Virtual Reality in the United States is $72,243 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $34.73 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,389/week or $6,020/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $129,500 and as low as $31,000, the majority of Virtual Reality salaries currently range between $60,500 (25th percentile) to $76,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $125,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Virtual Reality varies greatly (by as much as 16000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Virtual Reality in your area makes on average $69,779 per year, or $2,464 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $72,243. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Virtual Reality salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Virtual Reality jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Virtual Reality Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Virtual Reality job is above the national average. Topping the list is Cupertino, CA, , with Mercer Island, WA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $16,214 (22.4%), and Cupertino, CA, furthers that trend with another $16,886 (23.4%) above the $72,243 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Virtual Reality appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Cupertino, CA, and San Francisco, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Virtual Reality role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cupertino, CA	$89,129	$7,427	$1,714	$42.85
Mercer Island, WA	$88,478	$7,373	$1,701	$42.54
Berkeley, CA	$88,457	$7,371	$1,701	$42.53
New London, NH	$87,511	$7,292	$1,682	$42.07
Sitka, AK	$87,029	$7,252	$1,673	$41.84
South San Francisco, CA	$86,812	$7,234	$1,669	$41.74
Los Altos, CA	$85,557	$7,129	$1,645	$41.13
Mountain View, CA	$85,223	$7,101	$1,638	$40.97
East Palo Alto, CA	$85,125	$7,093	$1,637	$40.93
San Francisco, CA	$85,114	$7,092	$1,636	$40.92

What are Top 4 Best Paying Related Virtual Reality Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Virtual Reality job category, we found that Vr Programmer jobs have average salaries greater than Virtual Reality jobs.

Significantly, Vr Programmer jobs pay $9,991 (13.8%) more than the average Virtual Reality salary of $72,243. If you're qualified, finding work as a Vr Programmer may help you make more money than that of the average Virtual Reality position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Vr Programmer	$82,234	$6,852	$1,581	$39.54
Construction Planner	$65,702	$5,475	$1,263	$31.59
Virtual Design And Construction Modeling Manager	$61,407	$5,117	$1,180	$29.52
Utility Coordinator	$54,664	$4,555	$1,051	$26.28

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Infographic detailing Virtual Reality salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $72,243 per year or $34.73 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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