 Virginia has one of the highest concentrations of veterans of any state , and is second to California in total Department of Defense employees . The Hampton Roads area has the largest concentration of military personnel and assets of any metropolitan area in the world , including the largest naval base in the world , Naval Station Norfolk . In its state government , Virginia employs 106 @,@ 143 public employees , who combined have a median income of $ 44 @,@ 656 as of 2013 . 
