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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $136K | $65.4/hr |
| 32 | Database Architects | Technology | $134K | $64.31/hr |
| 33 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $132K | $63.59/hr |
| 34 | Software Developers | Technology | $132K | $63.52/hr |
| 35 | Actuaries | Technology | $132K | $63.42/hr |
| 36 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $131K | N/A |
| 37 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $131K | $63.02/hr |
| 38 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $130K | N/A |
| 39 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $130K | $62.44/hr |
| 40 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $130K | $62.34/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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