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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $104K | $50.08/hr |
| 82 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $50.06/hr |
| 83 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $104K | $50.04/hr |
| 84 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $104K | $50/hr |
| 85 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $104K | N/A |
| 86 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $103K | $49.6/hr |
| 87 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $103K | $49.4/hr |
| 88 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.37/hr |
| 89 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $49.25/hr |
| 90 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Production & Manufacturing | $102K | $49.14/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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