How much does a life make in Richmond?
$62,610a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $30.10 an hour or $5,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.10
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,260Median: $62,610Highest 10%: $101,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,260 | $17.43 | |
| 25th | $42,990 | $20.67 | |
| Median | $62,610 | $30.10 | |
| 75th | $78,950 | $37.96 | |
| 90th | $101,700 | $48.89 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Lynchburg, VA | $95,770 |
| Washington, DC | $80,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $78,540 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $61,100 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $58,000 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $152,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $122,200 |
| Economist | $112,300 |
| Microbiologist | $90,930 |
| Chemist | $87,580 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $85,030 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $83,420 |
| Epidemiologist | $82,460 |
| School Psychologist | $82,440 |
| Geoscientist | $80,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $30.10 ($62,610 a year).
Do lifes make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $62,610 against $62,280 nationally, 1% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $67,240, so Richmond pays 7% less.
Where does Richmond rank for life pay?
67 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,700 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.