How much does a physician make in Richmond?
$284,100a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $136.58 an hour or $23,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $136.58
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 185 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,460Median: $284,100Highest 10%: $384,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,460 | $44.45 | |
| 25th | $204,900 | $98.49 | |
| Median | $284,100 | $136.58 | |
| 75th | $333,500 | $160.31 | |
| 90th | $384,600 | $184.92 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Charlottesville, VA | $286,100 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $273,700 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $266,300 |
| Staunton, VA | $239,700 |
| Winchester, VA | $210,600 |
| Washington, DC | $208,700 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $207,800 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $197,600 |
| Kingsport, TN | $124,100 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Surgeon | $259,300 |
| Physician | $240,200 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $224,200 |
| Dentist | $218,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,800 |
| Pediatrician | $165,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $136.58 ($284,100 a year).
Do physicians make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $284,100 against $265,900 nationally, 7% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $278,500, so Richmond pays 2% more.
Where does Richmond rank for physician pay?
185 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $92,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $384,600 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.