May 2025 OEWS · Virginia
Highest-paying jobs in Richmond, VA
All-occupations median
$51,460
- 10th percentile
- $30,030
- 25th percentile
- $37,290
- Median
- $51,460
- 75th percentile
- $80,120
- 90th percentile
- $124,670
- Mean
- $68,400
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 660,350.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 97.858, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | 120 | $184,240 | $450,480 | $580,060 |
| Chief Executives | 820 | $130,130 | $326,160 | $558,600 |
| Psychiatrists | 50 | $132,830 | $290,900 | $342,870 |
| Physicians, All Other | 1,760 | $92,460 | $284,090 | $384,630 |
| Surgeons, All Other | Not available | $97,230 | $259,310 | $466,440 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | Not available | $140,160 | $240,220 | $287,850 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | Not available | $122,820 | $235,320 | $402,360 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 250 | $172,490 | $224,240 | $321,940 |
| Dentists, General | 650 | $128,340 | $218,880 | $308,250 |
| Physicists | 40 | $116,850 | $218,290 | $266,770 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 410 | $103,720 | $208,750 | $362,260 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,900 | $127,310 | $180,640 | $301,510 |
| Marketing Managers | 1,090 | $103,000 | $174,130 | $272,460 |
| Financial Managers | 3,480 | $108,940 | $173,140 | $302,060 |
| Podiatrists | 40 | $67,270 | $168,600 | $225,910 |
| Sales Managers | 1,320 | $90,440 | $168,590 | $296,170 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 570 | $123,390 | $167,170 | $236,770 |
| Pediatricians, General | 130 | $143,580 | $165,370 | $352,200 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 160 | $103,860 | $162,910 | $216,170 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 50 | $102,950 | $161,040 | $224,900 |
| Public Relations Managers | 380 | $96,030 | $160,540 | $280,160 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 130 | $100,910 | $157,370 | $300,580 |
| Human Resources Managers | 960 | $99,800 | $152,190 | $253,890 |
| Psychologists, All Other | 90 | $45,410 | $152,050 | $179,690 |
| Purchasing Managers | 490 | $99,800 | $147,410 | $216,450 |
| Pharmacists | 1,350 | $106,310 | $144,940 | $165,690 |
| Lawyers | 3,780 | $77,210 | $144,910 | $342,110 |
| Managers, All Other | 2,060 | $93,640 | $144,730 | $244,250 |
| Nuclear Engineers | 350 | $101,870 | $140,460 | $175,040 |
| Fundraising Managers | 110 | $85,960 | $140,260 | $265,620 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 470 | $83,590 | $136,030 | $211,230 |
| Database Architects | 440 | $100,670 | $133,770 | $172,300 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 70 | $77,390 | $132,270 | $200,590 |
| Software Developers | 7,680 | $84,290 | $132,120 | $208,990 |
| Actuaries | 120 | $93,740 | $131,900 | $212,740 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | Not available | $50,030 | $131,340 | $278,150 |
| Optometrists | 180 | $64,000 | $131,080 | $191,770 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 50 | $55,810 | $130,100 | $326,430 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 1,010 | $64,430 | $129,880 | $170,510 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,760 | $80,600 | $129,660 | $215,320 |
Occupations with an hourly median only
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | Not available | $20.60 | $54.98 | $54.98 |
| Actors | 60 | $12.76 | $16.83 | $24.28 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Richmond, VA?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Richmond, VA is $51,460. Employment is 660,350.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Richmond, VA?
Cardiologists has the highest published annual median on this list, $450,480, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Richmond, VA.