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.
$139K
Avg. median salary
97.86
Cost of living index
$1,655
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Richmond
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $102K | $49.12/hr |
| 92 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.74/hr |
| 93 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $101K | $48.66/hr |
| 94 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $101K | $48.62/hr |
| 95 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $101K | N/A |
| 96 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.44/hr |
| 97 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.34/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $100K | $48.2/hr |
| 99 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $100K | $48.18/hr |
| 100 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $100K | $48.06/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-2.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,655/mo
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