How much does an area make in Richmond?
$85,960a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $41.33 an hour or $7,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.33
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,840Median: $85,960Highest 10%: $136,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| 25th | $65,440 | $31.46 | |
| Median | $85,960 | $41.33 | |
| 75th | $105,000 | $50.46 | |
| 90th | $136,700 | $65.74 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for areas.
| Washington, DC | $101,700 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $81,790 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $128,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,000 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,100 |
| Business Teacher | $98,170 |
| Political Science Teacher | $92,410 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $86,670 |
| History Teacher | $86,410 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $85,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $41.33 ($85,960 a year).
Do areas make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $85,960 against $85,020 nationally, 1% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $85,960, so Richmond pays 0% more.
Where does Richmond rank for area pay?
21 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.