Top Paying Jobs in Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 90,730 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($450,480), Chief Executives ($326,160), Psychiatrists ($290,900). The cost of living index is 97.86 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,655/month.
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Avg. median salary
97.86
Cost of living index
$1,655
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Highest paying careers in Richmond
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | Healthcare | $450K | $216.58/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $326K | $156.81/hr |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $291K | $139.86/hr |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $284K | $136.58/hr |
| 5 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $259K | $124.67/hr |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $240K | $115.49/hr |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $235K | $113.13/hr |
| 8 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $224K | $107.81/hr |
| 9 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $219K | $105.23/hr |
| 10 | Physicists | Science | $218K | $104.95/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Richmond
Cost of living vs. national average-2.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,655/mo
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