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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $106K | $51.11/hr |
| 72 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $50.81/hr |
| 73 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $106K | $50.74/hr |
| 74 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $106K | $50.74/hr |
| 75 | Credit Analysts | Business & Finance | $105K | $50.69/hr |
| 76 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $105K | $50.57/hr |
| 77 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $105K | $50.51/hr |
| 78 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $105K | N/A |
| 79 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $104K | N/A |
| 80 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $104K | $50.12/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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