Salaries in Richmond, VA metro area
Typical pay for 595 jobs in the Richmond, VA metro area. The median for all workers is $51,460 a year ($24.74 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$51,460
Median hourly
$24.74
Workers
660,350
vs U.S. median
+1%
Highest paying jobs in Richmond, VA
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist | $450,480 | 120 |
| Chief Executive | $326,160 | 820 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 | 50 |
| Physicians, All Other | $284,090 | 1,760 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $259,310 | n/a |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $240,220 | n/a |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200+ | n/a |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,320 | n/a |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $224,240 | 250 |
| Dentists, General | $218,880 | 650 |
| Physicist | $218,290 | 40 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,750 | 410 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $180,640 | 1,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $174,130 | 1,090 |
| Financial Manager | $173,140 | 3,480 |
Most common jobs in Richmond, VA
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 17,100 | $29,500 |
| Retail Salesperson | 16,210 | $33,580 |
| General and Operations Managers | 15,770 | $108,670 |
| Registered Nurse | 15,700 | $93,580 |
| Cashier | 14,460 | $30,350 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,300 | $37,180 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 11,760 | $58,190 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 11,570 | $29,360 |
| Customer Service Representative | 10,960 | $42,660 |
| Office Clerks, General | 10,890 | $46,320 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10,550 | $40,270 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,270 | $34,200 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 9,120 | $38,470 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 7,920 | $84,220 |
| Software Developer | 7,680 | $132,120 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Virginia.
All 595 jobs by category
Management Occupations (34)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (29)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (19)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (31)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (31)Community and Social Service Occupations (16)Legal Occupations (8)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (53)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (25)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (54)Healthcare Support Occupations (15)Protective Service Occupations (16)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (16)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (18)Sales and Related Occupations (18)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (47)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (5)Construction and Extraction Occupations (30)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (37)Production Occupations (60)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (26)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuary | $131,900 | $63.42 | 120 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $162,910 | $78.32 | 160 |
| Computer Network Architect | $129,210 | $62.12 | 870 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $65,460 | $31.47 | 610 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $111,070 | $53.40 | 1,280 |
| Computer Programmer | $112,690 | $54.18 | 310 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,190 | $50.57 | 2,990 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $60,790 | $29.23 | 2,350 |
| Data Scientist | $122,510 | $58.90 | 1,050 |
| Database Administrator | $99,690 | $47.93 | 600 |
| Database Architect | $133,770 | $64.31 | 440 |
| Information Security Analyst | $126,230 | $60.69 | 1,690 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $99,750 | $47.96 | 1,660 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $109,650 | $52.72 | 1,020 |
| Software Developer | $132,120 | $63.52 | 7,680 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $106,300 | $51.11 | 720 |
| Statistician | $81,620 | $39.24 | 160 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $63,660 | $30.60 | 230 |
| Web Developer | $117,090 | $56.30 | n/a |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $60,520 | $29.10 | 1,530 |
| Clergy | $60,190 | $28.94 | 260 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $77,210 | $37.12 | 1,160 |
| Community Health Worker | $51,420 | $24.72 | n/a |
| Counselors, All Other | $98,850 | $47.52 | n/a |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $77,020 | $37.03 | 30 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $67,620 | $32.51 | 1,480 |
| Health Education Specialist | $68,250 | $32.81 | 150 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,690 | $34.47 | 530 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $52,000 | $25.00 | n/a |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $63,020 | $30.30 | 740 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $60,030 | $28.86 | 510 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $48,890 | $23.50 | n/a |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $42,170 | $20.28 | 2,050 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $96,970 | $46.62 | 230 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $57,860 | $27.82 | 4,150 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $89,380 | $42.97 | 210 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $81,790 | $39.32 | 40 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $104,000 | $50.00 | 220 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $70,520 | $33.90 | 70 |
| Lawyer | $144,910 | $69.67 | 3,780 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $77,840 | $37.42 | 330 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $62,940 | $30.26 | 1,930 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $53,480 | $25.71 | 180 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $47,760 | $22.96 | 1,610 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,020 | $22.12 | 440 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $29,360 | $14.12 | 11,570 |
| Massage Therapist | $57,730 | $27.75 | 490 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,490 | $21.39 | 3,210 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $46,640 | $22.42 | 300 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $35,050 | $16.85 | n/a |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,720 | $20.54 | 6,660 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $76,760 | $36.91 | 210 |
| Orderly | $37,560 | $18.06 | 100 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $33,840 | $16.27 | 80 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,370 | $22.29 | 640 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $33,860 | $16.28 | 250 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $73,640 | $35.41 | 560 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,470 | $18.01 | 820 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Control Worker | $49,010 | $23.56 | 60 |
| Bailiff | $61,470 | $29.55 | 30 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $51,660 | $24.84 | 1,930 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,520 | $17.08 | 390 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $91,080 | $43.79 | 490 |
| Firefighter | $60,790 | $29.23 | 2,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $67,440 | $32.43 | 470 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $100,210 | $48.18 | 500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $100,260 | $48.20 | 690 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $62,510 | $30.06 | 240 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,590 | $13.74 | n/a |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $62,720 | $30.15 | 3,410 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $52,430 | $25.21 | 130 |
| School Bus Monitor | $30,420 | $14.63 | 270 |
| Security Guard | $36,960 | $17.77 | 4,630 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $65,960 | $31.71 | 160 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $46,070 | $22.15 | 2,110 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $59,730 | $28.72 | 540 |
| Cooks, All Other | $35,540 | $17.09 | 50 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,570 | $14.22 | 1,180 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $37,140 | $17.86 | 1,550 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,080 | $17.83 | 6,160 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $29,280 | $14.08 | 300 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,980 | $14.41 | 1,790 |
| Dishwasher | $31,370 | $15.08 | 1,980 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,500 | $14.19 | 17,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $45,580 | $21.91 | 4,590 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $33,980 | $16.34 | 210 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $33,650 | $16.18 | 2,890 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,960 | $16.81 | 1,250 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,480 | $14.18 | 1,680 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $38,470 | $18.50 | 9,120 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $46,540 | $22.37 | 720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $58,590 | $28.17 | 570 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,200 | $16.44 | 9,270 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $37,170 | $17.87 | 4,360 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $33,470 | $16.09 | 3,280 |
| Pest Control Worker | $45,800 | $22.02 | 420 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $45,600 | $21.92 | 170 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,250 | $14.06 | 1,700 |
| Animal Caretaker | $33,710 | $16.21 | 1,540 |
| Animal Trainer | $46,820 | $22.51 | 110 |
| Childcare Worker | $33,570 | $16.14 | 2,610 |
| Concierge | $35,470 | $17.05 | 310 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $39,110 | $18.80 | 2,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $46,960 | $22.58 | 540 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $50,060 | $24.07 | 450 |
| Funeral Attendant | $35,030 | $16.84 | 230 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $36,610 | $17.60 | 740 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $59,340 | $28.53 | 100 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $27,610 | $13.27 | 140 |
| Recreation Worker | $34,700 | $16.68 | 1,320 |
| Residential Advisor | $39,770 | $19.12 | 390 |
| Shampooer | $27,340 | $13.14 | n/a |
| Skincare Specialist | $35,370 | $17.01 | 330 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $37,350 | $17.96 | 220 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,860 | $13.87 | 580 |
Sales and Related Occupations
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faller | $40,560 | $19.50 | 40 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $38,570 | $18.54 | 230 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $48,880 | $23.50 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $55,810 | $26.83 | 120 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $45,500 | $21.87 | 80 |