How much does a helper make in Richmond?

$43,480a year

Median yearly pay for helpers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $20.90 an hour or $3,623 a month.

Hourly: $20.90
Vs. national median: +2%
Rank among cities: 38 of 99
Jobs in the area: 140

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,600Median: $43,480Highest 10%: $48,290

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,600	$17.60
25th	$37,660	$18.11
Median	$43,480	$20.90
75th	$46,910	$22.55
90th	$48,290	$23.22

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for helpers.

Washington, DC	$46,350
Virginia Beach, VA	$38,270

Helper salary in Virginia Helper salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer	$108,300
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker	$76,630
Construction and Building Inspector	$70,790
Plumber	$61,480
Electrician	$61,350
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$60,260
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator	$58,710
Glazier	$57,760
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator	$55,280
Highway Maintenance Worker	$53,770

Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a helper make an hour in Richmond?

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $20.90 ($43,480 a year).

Do helpers make more in Richmond than the national average?

Yes: $43,480 against $42,670 nationally, 2% more.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $42,310, so Richmond pays 3% more.

Where does Richmond rank for helper pay?

38 of 99 metro areas with data.

How much does a helper make starting out in Richmond?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,290 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.