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Average salary by job family in Richmond
| Management | $149,370 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $131,120 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $117,230 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $103,420 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $100,230 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $100,100 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $93,090 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $66,910 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $63,210 |
| Community and Social Service | $62,990 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,550 |
| Construction and Extraction | $57,560 |
| Protective Service | $55,730 |
| Sales and Related | $54,870 |
| Production | $50,860 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,660 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,960 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,220 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,680 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,420 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,850 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,490 |
Highest-paying jobs in Richmond
- Cardiologists$425,280
- Chief Executives$328,500
- Psychiatrists$271,380
- Physicians, All Other$262,540
- Family Medicine Physicians$250,370
- Surgeons, All Other$249,510
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$246,600
- Nurse Anesthetists$236,620
- Physicians, Pathologists$218,170
- Dentists, General$212,020
Most common jobs in Richmond and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 17,100 | $31,080 | $29,500 |
| Retail Salespersons | 16,210 | $35,460 | $33,580 |
| General and Operations Managers | 15,770 | $134,880 | $108,670 |
| Registered Nurses | 15,700 | $92,010 | $93,580 |
| Cashiers | 14,460 | $31,910 | $30,350 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,300 | $38,260 | $37,180 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 11,760 | $60,130 | $58,190 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 11,570 | $32,690 | $29,360 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 10,960 | $44,520 | $42,660 |
| Office Clerks, General | 10,890 | $47,700 | $46,320 |
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Cost of living in Richmond
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 97.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $68,400 therefore buys what $69,897 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $397,705, 4.7 times the median household income of $84,405.
$397,705typical home value
$84,405median household income
97.9BEA price parity
1,327,321metro population
Take-home pay in Richmond
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,290 | $30,812 | $2,568 |
| Median wage | $51,460 | $41,383 | $3,449 |
| Average wage | $68,400 | $53,830 | $4,486 |
| 75th percentile wage | $80,120 | $61,401 | $5,117 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Salaries for every job in Richmond
Management34 jobs
- Chief Executives$328K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$197K
- Financial Managers$192K
- Marketing Managers$188K
- Sales Managers$182K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$176K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$175K
- Public Relations Managers$172K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$166K
- Human Resources Managers$164K
- Fundraising Managers$163K
- Managers, All Other$160K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$157K
- Purchasing Managers$156K
- Industrial Production Managers$145K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$144K
- Training and Development Managers$137K
- General and Operations Managers$135K
- Natural Sciences Managers$135K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$130K
- Construction Managers$126K
- Administrative Services Managers$125K
- Facilities Managers$118K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$108K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$106K
- Social and Community Service Managers$104K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$103K
- Education Administrators, All Other$102K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$102K
- Emergency Management Directors$101K
- Funeral Home Managers$88K
- Food Service Managers$79K
- Lodging Managers$77K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$57K
Legal8 jobs
- Lawyers$173K
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$125K
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$102K
- Legal Support Workers, All Other$98K
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$87K
- Judicial Law Clerks$75K
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$68K
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$55K
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$161K
- Actuaries$144K
- Software Developers$139K
- Database Architects$138K
- Data Scientists$133K
- Computer Network Architects$132K
- Information Security Analysts$127K
- Computer Systems Analysts$114K
- Web Developers$112K
- Computer Programmers$112K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$112K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$112K
- Operations Research Analysts$106K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$104K
- Database Administrators$102K
- Statisticians$84K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$73K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$71K
- Computer User Support Specialists$65K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical53 jobs
- Cardiologists$425K
- Psychiatrists$271K
- Physicians, All Other$263K
- Family Medicine Physicians$250K
- Surgeons, All Other$250K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$247K
- Nurse Anesthetists$237K
- Physicians, Pathologists$218K
- Dentists, General$212K
- Pediatricians, General$204K
- Podiatrists$158K
- Optometrists$146K
- Pharmacists$140K
- Veterinarians$139K
- Physician Assistants$128K
- Nurse Practitioners$123K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$108K
- Radiation Therapists$107K
- Dental Hygienists$106K
- Physical Therapists$104K
- Occupational Therapists$103K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$98K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$98K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$94K
- Registered Nurses$92K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$92K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$91K
- Respiratory Therapists$86K
- Audiologists$83K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Chiropractors$81K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$81K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$75K
- Surgical Assistants$73K
- Exercise Physiologists$69K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Recreational Therapists$66K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$66K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$65K
- Surgical Technologists$65K
- Paramedics$64K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$63K
- Athletic Trainers$63K
- Medical Records Specialists$57K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$56K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Opticians, Dispensing$54K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$48K
- Psychiatric Technicians$47K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Dietetic Technicians$39K
Architecture and Engineering31 jobs
- Nuclear Engineers$147K
- Aerospace Engineers$140K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$134K
- Chemical Engineers$120K
- Electrical Engineers$118K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$115K
- Materials Engineers$114K
- Engineers, All Other$113K
- Industrial Engineers$111K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$110K
- Environmental Engineers$108K
- Mechanical Engineers$107K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$104K
- Civil Engineers$100K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$99K
- Landscape Architects$91K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$91K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$83K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Surveyors$80K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$77K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Mechanical Drafters$73K
- Drafters, All Other$68K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$67K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$66K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$60K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59K
Life, Physical, and Social Science31 jobs
- Physicists$202K
- Psychologists, All Other$138K
- Economists$137K
- Nuclear Technicians$122K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$119K
- Microbiologists$98K
- Chemists$97K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$88K
- Survey Researchers$87K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$87K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$87K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$87K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$86K
- Epidemiologists$85K
- School Psychologists$85K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$84K
- Urban and Regional Planners$82K
- Forensic Science Technicians$80K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$78K
- Life Scientists, All Other$78K
- Conservation Scientists$77K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$77K
- Foresters$71K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$65K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$63K
- Biological Technicians$62K
- Social Science Research Assistants$58K
- Chemical Technicians$55K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$52K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$44K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$159K
- Financial Risk Specialists$120K
- Credit Analysts$120K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$114K
- Project Management Specialists$109K
- Financial Examiners$108K
- Management Analysts$101K
- Labor Relations Specialists$97K
- Budget Analysts$97K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$96K
- Logisticians$95K
- Accountants and Auditors$93K
- Insurance Underwriters$93K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$88K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$88K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$87K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84K
- Human Resources Specialists$83K
- Compliance Officers$81K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$79K
- Training and Development Specialists$79K
- Loan Officers$79K
- Cost Estimators$79K
- Fundraisers$76K
- Tax Preparers$65K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$63K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$58K
- Credit Counselors$53K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media23 jobs
- Art Directors$102K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$93K
- Music Directors and Composers$85K
- Technical Writers$84K
- Public Relations Specialists$83K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$82K
- Editors$77K
- Interpreters and Translators$73K
- Writers and Authors$71K
- Graphic Designers$71K
- Producers and Directors$67K
- Interior Designers$67K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$63K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$62K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$59K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$57K
- Lighting Technicians$56K
- Audio and Video Technicians$55K
- Photographers$54K
- Broadcast Technicians$50K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$44K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
- Floral Designers$40K
Educational Instruction and Library53 jobs
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$149K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$132K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$131K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$115K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$84K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Instructional Coordinators$81K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Farm and Home Management Educators$79K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$78K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Curators$74K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$74K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$71K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$68K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$64K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Archivists$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$62K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$57K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$56K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$55K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$55K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$53K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$51K
- Tutors$51K
- Library Technicians$44K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Counselors, All Other$100K
- Social Workers, All Other$92K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$76K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$75K
- Health Education Specialists$73K
- Healthcare Social Workers$71K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$70K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$67K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$65K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61K
- Clergy$60K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$58K
- Community Health Workers$55K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$44K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair37 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$78K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$75K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$74K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$73K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$70K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$68K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$67K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61K
- Riggers$61K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$60K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Home Appliance Repairers$58K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$57K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$55K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$55K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$55K
- Millwrights$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$52K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$51K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$50K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$45K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
- Bicycle Repairers$38K
Construction and Extraction30 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$76K
- Electricians$62K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$58K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$56K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$56K
- Glaziers$55K
- Carpenters$54K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$53K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$53K
- Sheet Metal Workers$52K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$52K
- Tile and Stone Setters$51K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$51K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$50K
- Pipelayers$50K
- Roofers$50K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$49K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$49K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$45K
- Helpers--Electricians$44K
- Helpers--Carpenters$44K
- Construction Laborers$43K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$42K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$40K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$40K
Protective Service16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$102K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$73K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$67K
- Bailiffs$64K
- Transportation Security Screeners$64K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$63K
- Firefighters$62K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$56K
- Animal Control Workers$48K
- Security Guards$42K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36K
- School Bus Monitors$34K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$126K
- Sales Engineers$120K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$113K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$107K
- Real Estate Brokers$98K
- Advertising Sales Agents$96K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83K
- Insurance Sales Agents$78K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$75K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$50K
- Travel Agents$49K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$46K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$44K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$32K
Production60 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$73K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$71K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$69K
- Machinists$68K
- Power Plant Operators$67K
- Tool and Die Makers$66K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$63K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$59K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$59K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$59K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$58K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$55K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$51K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$50K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$49K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$46K
- Upholsterers$45K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$45K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39K
- Food Batchmakers$39K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$38K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$38K
- Sewing Machine Operators$38K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$37K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36K
- Bakers$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$30K
Office and Administrative Support47 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$68K
- Brokerage Clerks$67K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$62K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$59K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$57K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$56K
- Procurement Clerks$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$55K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$55K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$53K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- New Accounts Clerks$50K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Word Processors and Typists$48K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- Bill and Account Collectors$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46K
- Tellers$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- File Clerks$45K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$39K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Transportation and Material Moving26 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$152K
- Commercial Pilots$137K
- Transportation Inspectors$89K
- Flight Attendants$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Crane and Tower Operators$61K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$56K
- Bus Drivers, School$49K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$41K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$40K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32K
- Parking Attendants$30K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry5 jobs
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$74K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$71K
- Massage Therapists$69K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Phlebotomists$46K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Nursing Assistants$42K
- Orderlies$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39K
- Pharmacy Aides$37K
- Physical Therapist Aides$34K
- Medical Transcriptionists$34K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33K
Personal Care and Service18 jobs
- Animal Trainers$60K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- Skincare Specialists$46K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44K
- Residential Advisors$43K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$39K
- Tour and Travel Guides$38K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Concierges$36K
- Animal Caretakers$35K
- Funeral Attendants$35K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$33K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32K
- Shampooers$29K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$47K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$65K
- Bartenders$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Waiters and Waitresses$45K
- Cooks, All Other$45K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34K
- Cooks, Fast Food$33K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Cooks, Short Order$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
Average salary in nearby cities
- Virginia Beach, VA$64,130 average · cost of living 98
- Charlottesville, VA$74,000 average · cost of living 99
- Lexington Park, MD$82,580 average · cost of living 101
- Lynchburg, VA$57,880 average · cost of living 89
- Washington, DC$91,930 average · cost of living 109
- Rocky Mount, NC$53,360 average · cost of living 88
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Salary in Richmond: questions
What is a good salary in Richmond?
Half of all workers in the Richmond metro earn less than $51,460 and the average is $68,400. Earning more than $80,120 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Richmond to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $69,235, because prices here are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Richmond?
Cardiologists ($425,280), Chief Executives ($328,500), Psychiatrists ($271,380).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Richmond, VA (40060), all occupations and 592 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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