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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $111K | $53.6/hr |
| 62 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $111K | $53.4/hr |
| 63 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $111K | $53.32/hr |
| 64 | Facilities Managers | Management | $111K | $53.26/hr |
| 65 | Construction Managers | Management | $110K | $53.05/hr |
| 66 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $110K | $52.72/hr |
| 67 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $109K | $52.24/hr |
| 68 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $108K | $52.04/hr |
| 69 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $108K | $51.92/hr |
| 70 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $107K | $51.59/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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