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How much does a meat make in Richmond?

$37,630a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $18.09 an hour or $3,136 a month.

Hourly
$18.09
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
60 of 133
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,620Median: $37,630Highest 10%: $44,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,620$14.24
25th$31,560$15.17
Median$37,630$18.09
75th$42,220$20.30
90th$44,220$21.26

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for meats.

Washington, DC$35,670
Virginia Beach, VA$33,580
Kingsport, TN$31,380
Meat salary in Virginia Meat salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Chemical Plant and System Operator$77,930
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,630
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$64,750
Power Plant Operator$63,640
Machinist$62,650
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,840
Coil Winder$60,310
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,970
Medical Appliance Technician$58,210
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meat make an hour in Richmond?

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $18.09 ($37,630 a year).

Do meats make more in Richmond than the national average?

No: $37,630 against $38,300 nationally, 2% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $36,170, so Richmond pays 4% more.

Where does Richmond rank for meat pay?

60 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in Richmond?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,220 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.