Those type counties skew all the numbers for the rest of the state. I don't think the median income for ALL employees in Accomack County reaches much above $33K, and that includes all the (real) rocket scientists at NASA and their contractors.
“I don’t think the median income for ALL employees in Accomack County reaches much above $33K, and that includes all the (real) rocket scientists at NASA and their contractors.”
Accomack County: Average teacher’s salary $39,000. That is in the bottom 10% for Virginia. Starting salary there is $32K.
FWIW: 32000/1500 = $21.33 starting salary. Average would be $26/hr. Average wage nationwide for a car mechanic? Under $17/hr. And I would bet the average car mechanic in Accomack County is less than the national average.
But look at the bright side. The average principal in Accomack County makes $71,900.
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/workforce_data/salaries/2010-2011_salary_report.pdf