How much does a physician make in Richmond?
$240,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $115.49 an hour or $20,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.49
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 43
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $140,200Median: $240,200Highest 10%: $287,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $140,200 | $67.38 | |
| 25th | $178,600 | $85.86 | |
| Median | $240,200 | $115.49 | |
| 75th | $240,800 | $115.76 | |
| 90th | $287,900 | $138.39 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Washington, DC | $237,200 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Physician | $284,100 |
| Surgeon | $259,300 |
| 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 $115.49 ($240,200 a year).
Do physicians make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $240,200 against $312,400 nationally, 23% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $240,800, so Richmond pays 0% more.
Where does Richmond rank for physician pay?
28 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $140,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $287,900 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.