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How much does a computer make in Richmond?

$47,120a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $22.65 an hour or $3,927 a month.

Hourly
$22.65
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
101 of 222
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,950Median: $47,120Highest 10%: $66,980
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,950$17.28
25th$38,340$18.43
Median$47,120$22.65
75th$56,780$27.30
90th$66,980$32.20

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for computers.

Washington, DC$53,420
Virginia Beach, VA$41,130
Roanoke, VA$39,270
Computer salary in Virginia Computer salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$101,100
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$82,130
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$78,990
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$78,110
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$75,100
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$74,300
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$70,910
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$70,120
Radio$67,090
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$66,080
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer make an hour in Richmond?

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $22.65 ($47,120 a year).

Do computers make more in Richmond than the national average?

No: $47,120 against $47,810 nationally, 1% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $44,750, so Richmond pays 5% more.

Where does Richmond rank for computer pay?

101 of 222 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer make starting out in Richmond?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,980 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.