Jobs, pay and daily life in Richmond, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Richmond is a city in Virginia with 229,359 residents. The median household earns $64,587 a year and the median rent is $1,372 a month, which is 25.5% of the median household income. It is part of the Richmond, VA metropolitan area, where BLS counts 660,350 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 17,100 | 1.04 | $29,500 | $27,600 | $35,980 | -5% |
| Retail Salespersons | 16,210 | 0.98 | $33,580 | $27,830 | $45,900 | -5% |
| General and Operations Managers | 15,770 | 1.06 | $108,670 | $57,070 | $229,230 | +3% |
| Registered Nurses | 15,700 | 1.09 | $93,580 | $74,730 | $117,970 | -4% |
| Cashiers | 14,460 | 1.10 | $30,350 | $27,570 | $36,510 | -8% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,300 | 1.02 | $37,180 | $29,680 | $49,260 | -0% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 11,760 | 1.34 | $58,190 | $37,190 | $94,450 | -1% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 11,570 | 0.63 | $29,360 | $27,630 | $38,420 | -18% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 10,960 | 0.99 | $42,660 | $31,340 | $61,050 | -5% |
| Office Clerks, General | 10,890 | 1.04 | $46,320 | $32,130 | $64,850 | +3% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10,550 | 0.84 | $40,270 | $31,290 | $48,960 | +0% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,270 | 0.99 | $34,200 | $28,660 | $45,850 | -7% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 9,120 | 0.95 | $38,470 | $27,560 | $74,000 | +9% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 7,920 | 1.29 | $84,220 | $59,290 | $134,290 | +1% |
| Software Developers | 7,680 | 1.07 | $132,120 | $84,290 | $208,990 | -3% |
| Nursing Assistants | 6,660 | 1.08 | $42,720 | $33,910 | $48,390 | +1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 6,490 | 1.06 | $64,690 | $45,140 | $102,040 | -7% |
| Project Management Specialists | 6,380 | 1.41 | $102,170 | $62,390 | $163,150 | -0% |
| Management Analysts | 6,340 | 1.66 | $95,660 | $58,610 | $159,600 | -6% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 6,160 | 1.03 | $37,080 | $29,520 | $44,690 | -1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | 820 | 0.94 | $326,160 | $130,130 | $558,600 | +52% |
| Physicians, All Other | 1,760 | 1.21 | $284,090 | $92,460 | $384,630 | +7% |
| Dentists, General | 650 | 1.23 | $218,880 | $128,340 | $308,250 | +28% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,900 | 0.67 | $180,640 | $127,310 | $301,510 | +3% |
| Marketing Managers | 1,090 | 0.65 | $174,130 | $103,000 | $272,460 | +4% |
| Financial Managers | 3,480 | 0.97 | $173,140 | $108,940 | $302,060 | +4% |
| Sales Managers | 1,320 | 0.49 | $168,590 | $90,440 | $296,170 | +14% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 570 | 0.61 | $167,170 | $123,390 | $236,770 | -2% |
| Human Resources Managers | 960 | 1.02 | $152,190 | $99,800 | $253,890 | +2% |
| Pharmacists | 1,350 | 0.99 | $144,940 | $106,310 | $165,690 | +3% |
| Lawyers | 3,780 | 1.18 | $144,910 | $77,210 | $342,110 | -9% |
| Managers, All Other | 2,060 | 0.78 | $144,730 | $93,640 | $244,250 | +2% |
| Software Developers | 7,680 | 1.07 | $132,120 | $84,290 | $208,990 | -3% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 1,010 | 0.84 | $129,880 | $64,430 | $170,510 | +24% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,760 | 0.70 | $129,660 | $80,600 | $215,320 | +5% |
| Computer Network Architects | 870 | 1.14 | $129,210 | $77,310 | $178,370 | -4% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,440 | 1.05 | $127,820 | $96,720 | $147,610 | -3% |
| Physician Assistants | 620 | 0.90 | $126,810 | $93,040 | $171,850 | -7% |
| Information Security Analysts | 1,690 | 2.09 | $126,230 | $76,560 | $173,680 | -2% |
| Data Scientists | 1,050 | 0.94 | $122,510 | $68,510 | $208,170 | +2% |
These figures are for the whole Richmond, VA metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $51,460 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.8% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 14.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 9.6% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 8.5% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Other services | 5.7% |
| Public administration | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.1% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.3% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.0% |
| Public transit | 2.9% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Work from home | 19.5% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 7.2% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,587 |
| Income per person | $45,790 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,372 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 25.5% |
| Median home value | $353,000 |
| Homeowners | 43.5% |
| Poverty rate | 18.2% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 97.9 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $51,460 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 5.75%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 45.6% |
| Born abroad | 8.4% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 68.0% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9 | 35 | 73 |
| Feb | 3.5 | 38 | 70 |
| Mar | 7.9 | 46 | 88 |
| Apr | 14.0 | 57 | 90 |
| May | 19.2 | 67 | 111 |
| Jun | 24.2 | 76 | 113 |
| Jul | 26.7 | 80 | 112 |
| Aug | 25.8 | 78 | 125 |
| Sep | 21.9 | 71 | 116 |
| Oct | 15.3 | 60 | 100 |
| Nov | 8.8 | 48 | 88 |
| Dec | 4.3 | 40 | 95 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News | VA | 61 mi | 184,216 | $69,634 | $1,339 |
| Hampton | VA | 73 mi | 137,557 | $69,621 | $1,427 |
| Norfolk | VA | 80 mi | 233,596 | $66,109 | $1,321 |
| Chesapeake | VA | 87 mi | 252,583 | $95,373 | $1,586 |
| Alexandria | VA | 91 mi | 156,976 | $119,681 | $2,089 |
| Virginia Beach | VA | 95 mi | 454,808 | $94,579 | $1,753 |
| Arlington | VA | 95 mi | 236,254 | $142,114 | $2,322 |
| Washington | DC | 98 mi | 702,250 | $109,707 | $1,931 |
| Baltimore | MD | 131 mi | 568,271 | $64,778 | $1,345 |
| Durham | NC | 133 mi | 291,467 | $81,619 | $1,508 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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229,359 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,372 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 25.5% of the median household income.
$64,587 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.8% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Virginia. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.