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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Highest paying careers in Richmond
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $121K | $58.41/hr |
| 52 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $120K | $57.87/hr |
| 53 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $120K | N/A |
| 54 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $117K | $56.32/hr |
| 55 | Web Developers | Technology | $117K | $56.3/hr |
| 56 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $117K | $56.14/hr |
| 57 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $116K | $55.54/hr |
| 58 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $113K | $54.18/hr |
| 59 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Science | $113K | $54.09/hr |
| 60 | Economists | Science | $112K | $54/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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