$88,771
Avg. Median Salary
+1% vs national
$231,930
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Richmond, VA metro area has salary data for 54 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $88,771,
which is 1% above the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Computer and Information Analysts at $231,930 median annual salary,
while Home Health and Personal Care Aides has the lowest median at $28,200.
The largest employer category is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 16,920 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 16,920 | $28,460 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 15,440 | $89,730 |
| 3 | General and Operations Managers | 14,720 | $105,840 |
| 4 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 13,080 | $57,970 |
| 5 | Customer Service Representatives | 11,870 | $39,480 |
All Occupations in Richmond, VA
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $231,930 | 80 |
| Dentists, General | $211,430 | 460 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $172,070 | 1,840 |
| Marketing Managers | $167,680 | 1,100 |
| Financial Managers | $166,800 | 3,410 |
| Sales Managers | $164,320 | 1,520 |
| Pharmacists | $138,310 | 1,360 |
| Lawyers | $132,860 | 3,710 |
| Software Developers | $130,760 | 6,990 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,050 | 470 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $125,780 | 1,750 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,990 | 1,100 |
| Information Security Analysts | $122,530 | 1,550 |
| Data Scientists | $117,020 | 880 |
| Electrical Engineers | $110,500 | 830 |
| General and Operations Managers | $105,840 | 14,720 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $105,210 | 1,130 |
| Financial Analysts | $104,800 | 1,420 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $102,020 | 2,710 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $101,210 | 560 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,990 | 1,160 |
| Industrial Engineers | $100,720 | 830 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $97,200 | 1,570 |
| Registered Nurses | $89,730 | 15,440 |
| Civil Engineers | $88,920 | 1,720 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $81,240 | 4,100 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,620 | 7,920 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $72,070 | 1,580 |
| Loan Officers | $72,050 | 1,800 |
| Graphic Designers | $63,450 | 960 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,590 | 2,720 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $62,100 | 4,010 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $61,400 | 2,480 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $60,430 | 1,420 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $60,370 | 4,240 |
| Electricians | $60,200 | 3,300 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $59,970 | 2,060 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $59,690 | 2,430 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $59,020 | 5,290 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $58,990 | 1,930 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $58,570 | 2,520 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $57,970 | 13,080 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $56,950 | 2,830 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,860 | 6,420 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $45,830 | 5,620 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $40,080 | 4,500 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,480 | 11,870 |
| Construction Laborers | $38,890 | 4,740 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,380 | 6,210 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $34,810 | 3,930 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $33,080 | 9,630 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,190 | 2,630 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,460 | 16,920 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $28,200 | 10,020 |
What's Your Salary Worth?
Compare your salary to the cost of living in Richmond, VA and other metro areas.
Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
Verify at bls.gov/oes