Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Richmond, VA
Careers in Richmond, VA: pay and employment for 457 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 40060), which includes Richmond and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Richmond city limits.
Quick answer
In the Richmond, VA metropolitan area (CBSA 40060), BLS OEWS counted 660,350 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,460 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($326,160), Physicians, All Other ($284,090), Dentist ($218,880). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (17,100), Sales Associate (16,210), Operations Manager (15,770).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Richmond, VA metropolitan area at 97.9 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 2% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Richmond, VA.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- CEO$326,160 median · 820 employed
- Physicians, All Other$284,090 median · 1,760 employed
- Dentist$218,880 median · 650 employed
- IT Manager$180,640 median · 1,900 employed
- Marketing Manager$174,130 median · 1,090 employed
- Financial Manager$173,140 median · 3,480 employed
- Sales Manager$168,590 median · 1,320 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,170 median · 570 employed
- HR Manager$152,190 median · 960 employed
- Pharmacist$144,940 median · 1,350 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers17,100 employed · $29,500 median
- Sales Associate16,210 employed · $33,580 median
- Operations Manager15,770 employed · $108,670 median
- Registered Nurse15,700 employed · $93,580 median
- Cashier14,460 employed · $30,350 median
- Stocker12,300 employed · $37,180 median
- Truck Driver11,760 employed · $58,190 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides11,570 employed · $29,360 median
- Customer Service Representative10,960 employed · $42,660 median
- Office Clerks, General10,890 employed · $46,320 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$111,480 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$100,260 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$100,210 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$99,960 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Property Manager$87,440 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$82,130 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,990 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$78,780 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Executive Assistant$77,510 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,630 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Richmond, VA
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All 457 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Richmond, VA | $29,500U.S. $31,200 | $31,080 | 17,100 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Richmond, VA | $33,580U.S. $35,410 | $35,460 | 16,210 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Richmond, VA | $108,670U.S. $105,770 | $134,880 | 15,770 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Richmond, VA | $93,580U.S. $97,550 | $92,010 | 15,700 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Richmond, VA | $30,350U.S. $32,880 | $31,910 | 14,460 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Richmond, VA | $37,180U.S. $37,330 | $38,260 | 12,300 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Richmond, VA | $58,190U.S. $58,640 | $60,130 | 11,760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Richmond, VA | $29,360U.S. $35,800 | $32,690 | 11,570 | n/a | n/a |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Richmond, VA | $42,660U.S. $44,770 | $44,520 | 10,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Richmond, VA | $46,320U.S. $45,010 | $47,700 | 10,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Richmond, VA | $40,270U.S. $40,240 | $42,130 | 10,550 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Richmond, VA | $34,200U.S. $36,840 | $35,220 | 9,270 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Richmond, VA | $38,470U.S. $35,230 | $45,010 | 9,120 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Richmond, VA | $84,220U.S. $83,680 | $93,210 | 7,920 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Richmond, VA | $132,120U.S. $135,980 | $139,340 | 7,680 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Richmond, VA | $42,720U.S. $42,260 | $41,770 | 6,660 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Richmond, VA | $64,690U.S. $69,500 | $70,760 | 6,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Richmond, VA | $102,170U.S. $102,320 | $108,540 | 6,380 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Richmond, VA | $95,660U.S. $101,860 | $101,350 | 6,340 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Richmond, VA | $37,080U.S. $37,390 | $37,100 | 6,160 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Richmond, VA | $78,420U.S. $83,050 | $83,780 | 5,880 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Richmond, VA | $61,510U.S. $69,990 | $74,660 | 5,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Richmond, VA | $48,730U.S. $49,590 | $52,520 | 5,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Richmond, VA | $61,290U.S. $63,970 | $63,780 | 5,270 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Richmond, VA | $46,920U.S. $46,420 | $48,530 | 5,150 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Richmond, VA | $63,180U.S. $72,080 | $83,320 | 5,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Richmond, VA | $48,380U.S. $48,520 | $54,000 | 5,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Richmond, VA | $47,840U.S. $47,540 | $48,460 | 4,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Richmond, VA | $51,400U.S. $50,670 | $53,580 | 4,890 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Richmond, VA | $41,720U.S. $44,860 | $44,220 | 4,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Richmond, VA | $36,960U.S. $38,020 | $42,150 | 4,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Richmond, VA | $45,580U.S. $44,080 | $46,860 | 4,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Richmond, VA | $42,410U.S. $47,120 | $42,970 | 4,560 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Richmond, VA | $81,660U.S. $78,760 | $96,240 | 4,550 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Richmond, VA | $79,340U.S. $75,940 | $83,110 | 4,540 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Richmond, VA | $76,630U.S. $79,920 | $79,030 | 4,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Richmond, VA | $62,000U.S. $72,040 | $66,610 | 4,420 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Richmond, VA | $44,450U.S. $45,260 | $45,020 | 4,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Richmond, VA | $37,170U.S. $39,150 | $39,940 | 4,360 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,230U.S. $41,670 | $38,370 | 4,160 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Richmond, VA | $57,860U.S. $59,350 | $62,460 | 4,150 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Richmond, VA | $44,310U.S. $45,930 | $44,230 | 4,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Richmond, VA | $82,370U.S. $77,710 | $87,630 | 4,000 | n/a | n/a |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Richmond, VA | $144,910U.S. $159,670 | $173,400 | 3,780 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Richmond, VA | $37,050U.S. $36,780 | $38,510 | 3,770 | n/a | n/a |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Richmond, VA | $61,350U.S. $63,190 | $62,360 | 3,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Richmond, VA | $36,400U.S. $38,010 | $36,750 | 3,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Richmond, VA | $173,140U.S. $166,570 | $192,080 | 3,480 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Richmond, VA | $62,720U.S. $76,210 | $69,660 | 3,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Richmond, VA | $33,470U.S. $35,510 | $33,850 | 3,280 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Richmond, VA | $44,490U.S. $45,690 | $43,060 | 3,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Richmond, VA | $51,870U.S. $60,580 | $53,520 | 3,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Richmond, VA | $105,190U.S. $105,850 | $113,840 | 2,990 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Richmond, VA | $73,500U.S. $78,660 | $107,070 | 2,990 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Richmond, VA | $78,990U.S. $79,860 | $83,910 | 2,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Richmond, VA | $39,060U.S. $44,650 | $42,490 | 2,970 | n/a | n/a |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Richmond, VA | $61,510U.S. $50,620 | $61,160 | 2,930 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Richmond, VA | $77,060U.S. $80,730 | $81,370 | 2,910 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Richmond, VA | $33,650U.S. $35,320 | $34,120 | 2,890 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Richmond, VA | $60,060U.S. $62,890 | $63,870 | 2,830 | n/a | n/a |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Richmond, VA | $61,350U.S. $64,370 | $65,160 | 2,760 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Richmond, VA | $59,130U.S. $61,010 | $58,490 | 2,700 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Richmond, VA | $33,570U.S. $34,980 | $33,240 | 2,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Richmond, VA | $46,520U.S. $41,300 | $50,050 | 2,610 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Richmond, VA | $64,030U.S. $64,400 | $66,110 | 2,570 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Richmond, VA | $75,750U.S. $69,280 | $79,200 | 2,530 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Richmond, VA | $60,790U.S. $61,860 | $64,990 | 2,350 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Richmond, VA | $61,480U.S. $63,800 | $60,940 | 2,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Richmond, VA | $55,280U.S. $59,850 | $56,620 | 2,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Richmond, VA | $73,630U.S. $74,450 | $77,140 | 2,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Richmond, VA | $46,070U.S. $34,340 | $51,750 | 2,110 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Richmond, VA | $49,370U.S. $47,920 | $49,290 | 2,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Richmond, VA | $144,730U.S. $141,900 | $160,240 | 2,060 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Richmond, VA | $35,980U.S. $38,140 | $38,980 | 2,060 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Richmond, VA | $77,510U.S. $76,590 | $76,170 | 2,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Richmond, VA | $42,170U.S. $45,930 | $44,190 | 2,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Richmond, VA | $62,330U.S. $62,280 | $77,940 | 2,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Richmond, VA | $44,030U.S. $45,750 | $44,070 | 2,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Richmond, VA | $60,790U.S. $59,280 | $62,440 | 2,020 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Richmond, VA | $39,110U.S. $47,160 | $44,280 | 2,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Richmond, VA | $31,370U.S. $34,810 | $32,710 | 1,980 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Richmond, VA | $62,940U.S. $62,890 | $67,940 | 1,930 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Richmond, VA | $51,660U.S. $58,940 | $55,660 | 1,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Richmond, VA | $180,640U.S. $175,140 | $196,760 | 1,900 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Richmond, VA | $66,080U.S. $64,520 | $69,110 | 1,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Richmond, VA | $78,780U.S. $78,000 | $79,920 | 1,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Richmond, VA | $29,980U.S. $33,980 | $33,680 | 1,790 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Richmond, VA | $129,660U.S. $123,860 | $143,730 | 1,760 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Richmond, VA | $75,730U.S. $74,750 | $82,880 | 1,760 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Richmond, VA | $284,090U.S. $265,930 | $262,540 | 1,760 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Richmond, VA | $29,250U.S. $32,150 | $31,960 | 1,700 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Richmond, VA | $126,230U.S. $129,180 | $126,940 | 1,690 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Richmond, VA | $91,300U.S. $100,840 | $99,540 | 1,680 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Richmond, VA | $29,480U.S. $31,200 | $32,330 | 1,680 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Richmond, VA | $99,750U.S. $99,130 | $103,730 | 1,660 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $35,790 | not published | 1,660 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Richmond, VA | $38,460U.S. $37,290 | $40,110 | 1,650 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Richmond, VA | $104,160U.S. $102,740 | $113,900 | 1,630 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Richmond, VA | $47,760U.S. $48,070 | $47,740 | 1,610 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Richmond, VA | $47,170U.S. $48,500 | $49,780 | 1,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Richmond, VA | $37,140U.S. $37,450 | $37,980 | 1,550 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Richmond, VA | $33,710U.S. $35,360 | $35,130 | 1,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Richmond, VA | $60,520U.S. $59,550 | $64,830 | 1,530 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Richmond, VA | $47,690U.S. $49,230 | $45,800 | 1,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Richmond, VA | $34,870U.S. $36,280 | $35,630 | 1,530 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Richmond, VA | $69,610U.S. $76,690 | $78,940 | 1,480 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Richmond, VA | $67,620U.S. $64,330 | $70,100 | 1,480 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Richmond, VA | $99,960U.S. $87,520 | $113,290 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,500U.S. $37,160 | $34,700 | 1,450 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Richmond, VA | $45,280U.S. $46,800 | $52,960 | 1,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Richmond, VA | $127,820U.S. $132,300 | $123,420 | 1,440 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Richmond, VA | $101,080U.S. $107,310 | $130,720 | 1,430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Richmond, VA | $61,390U.S. $61,770 | $61,740 | 1,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Richmond, VA | $110,910U.S. $105,070 | $158,910 | 1,350 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Richmond, VA | $144,940U.S. $140,910 | $140,220 | 1,350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,230U.S. $38,770 | $41,260 | 1,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Richmond, VA | $92,500U.S. $82,320 | $94,700 | 1,340 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Richmond, VA | $44,180U.S. $43,220 | $47,120 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Richmond, VA | $48,710U.S. $48,570 | $51,650 | 1,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Richmond, VA | $168,590U.S. $148,270 | $182,190 | 1,320 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Richmond, VA | $34,700U.S. $36,560 | $37,350 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Richmond, VA | $38,320U.S. $38,630 | $43,780 | 1,320 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Richmond, VA | $102,700U.S. $102,760 | $103,840 | 1,300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Richmond, VA | $111,070U.S. $116,580 | $111,930 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Richmond, VA | $30,380U.S. $35,830 | $33,970 | 1,280 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Richmond, VA | $110,350U.S. $114,990 | $126,100 | 1,270 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Richmond, VA | $57,710U.S. $53,750 | $59,720 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Richmond, VA | $34,960U.S. $35,360 | $35,250 | 1,250 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Richmond, VA | $104,380U.S. $105,870 | $107,770 | 1,230 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Richmond, VA | $59,440U.S. $59,650 | $61,610 | 1,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Richmond, VA | $61,120U.S. $74,260 | $62,700 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Richmond, VA | $61,130U.S. $60,550 | $62,450 | 1,200 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Richmond, VA | $50,480U.S. $45,670 | $52,570 | 1,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,570U.S. $30,890 | $32,730 | 1,180 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Richmond, VA | $116,760U.S. $120,630 | $118,040 | 1,160 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Richmond, VA | $77,210U.S. $56,730 | $76,240 | 1,160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $47,320 | not published | 1,150 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Richmond, VA | $70,790U.S. $74,690 | $75,950 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Richmond, VA | $80,600U.S. $80,110 | $81,670 | 1,130 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Richmond, VA | $174,130U.S. $166,790 | $187,800 | 1,090 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Richmond, VA | $55,350U.S. $58,470 | $56,630 | 1,090 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Richmond, VA | $77,540U.S. $78,740 | $78,880 | 1,080 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Richmond, VA | $122,510U.S. $120,230 | $133,460 | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Richmond, VA | $81,850U.S. $77,440 | $81,210 | 1,050 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Richmond, VA | $46,470U.S. $47,030 | $46,640 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Richmond, VA | $109,650U.S. $88,940 | $105,800 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Richmond, VA | $129,880U.S. $104,920 | $126,060 | 1,010 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Richmond, VA | $47,670U.S. $49,400 | $47,810 | 1,010 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Richmond, VA | $33,220U.S. $34,890 | $32,420 | 1,010 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Richmond, VA | $45,050U.S. $49,230 | $48,340 | 1,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Richmond, VA | $152,190U.S. $149,280 | $163,900 | 960 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Richmond, VA | $81,400U.S. $81,370 | $92,670 | 950 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Richmond, VA | $64,480U.S. $65,510 | $65,470 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Richmond, VA | $49,980U.S. $50,270 | $53,890 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Richmond, VA | $87,440U.S. $69,990 | $105,710 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Richmond, VA | $62,310U.S. $65,120 | $62,230 | 910 | n/a | n/a |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Richmond, VA | $49,830U.S. $50,340 | $53,210 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Richmond, VA | $48,580U.S. $49,500 | $51,150 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Richmond, VA | $81,070U.S. $81,100 | $86,570 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Richmond, VA | $129,210U.S. $134,050 | $131,650 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Richmond, VA | $42,650U.S. $48,700 | $46,500 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Richmond, VA | $30,850U.S. $35,070 | $32,510 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Richmond, VA | $45,590U.S. $43,030 | $45,450 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Richmond, VA | $326,160U.S. $213,990 | $328,500 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Richmond, VA | $49,500U.S. $50,290 | $55,900 | 820 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Richmond, VA | $37,470U.S. $38,150 | $38,850 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Richmond, VA | $104,070U.S. $80,390 | $103,700 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Richmond, VA | $80,350U.S. $82,220 | $84,450 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Richmond, VA | $104,250U.S. $98,100 | $105,660 | 780 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Richmond, VA | $96,080U.S. $97,870 | $97,870 | 770 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Richmond, VA | $66,350U.S. $62,960 | $70,860 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Richmond, VA | $61,840U.S. $58,040 | $62,590 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Richmond, VA | $103,180U.S. $102,440 | $111,430 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Richmond, VA | $63,020U.S. $60,280 | $67,380 | 740 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Richmond, VA | $105,550U.S. $100,330 | $103,370 | 740 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Richmond, VA | $51,370U.S. $51,140 | $56,530 | 740 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Richmond, VA | $36,610U.S. $35,760 | $39,430 | 740 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Richmond, VA | $38,220U.S. $40,110 | $43,940 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Richmond, VA | $49,150U.S. $49,690 | $47,760 | 730 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Richmond, VA | $106,300U.S. $104,300 | $111,510 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Richmond, VA | $77,430U.S. $68,270 | $73,590 | 720 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Richmond, VA | $46,540U.S. $49,100 | $51,570 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Richmond, VA | $61,300U.S. $62,680 | $61,570 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Richmond, VA | $52,800U.S. $50,020 | $54,870 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Richmond, VA | $80,990U.S. $78,210 | $88,230 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Richmond, VA | $38,630U.S. $39,390 | $41,570 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,920U.S. $61,160 | $58,490 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Richmond, VA | $83,420U.S. $90,150 | $90,130 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Richmond, VA | $100,260U.S. $106,040 | $107,600 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Richmond, VA | $36,790U.S. $43,350 | $50,580 | 680 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Richmond, VA | $53,090U.S. $54,210 | $56,040 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Richmond, VA | $218,880U.S. $170,950 | $212,020 | 650 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,830U.S. $37,710 | $38,360 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Richmond, VA | $62,650U.S. $58,750 | $67,950 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Richmond, VA | $44,110U.S. $45,780 | $44,830 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Richmond, VA | $104,130U.S. $104,110 | $106,960 | 640 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Richmond, VA | $46,370U.S. $45,230 | $46,230 | 640 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Richmond, VA | $111,480U.S. $107,230 | $129,800 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Richmond, VA | $81,750U.S. $82,280 | $85,780 | 630 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Richmond, VA | $60,010U.S. $58,260 | $58,960 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Richmond, VA | $45,670U.S. $57,020 | $49,180 | 630 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Richmond, VA | $68,920U.S. $72,550 | $75,760 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Richmond, VA | $126,810U.S. $135,880 | $127,600 | 620 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Richmond, VA | $65,460U.S. $76,220 | $71,400 | 610 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Richmond, VA | $73,940U.S. $78,620 | $79,690 | 610 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Richmond, VA | $82,370U.S. $66,140 | $77,600 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Richmond, VA | $48,320U.S. $45,130 | $47,330 | 610 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Richmond, VA | $48,010U.S. $61,800 | $52,490 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Richmond, VA | $99,690U.S. $104,620 | $102,460 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Richmond, VA | $53,800U.S. $54,890 | $65,560 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Richmond, VA | $28,860U.S. $32,910 | $28,700 | 580 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Richmond, VA | $115,530U.S. $114,130 | $125,250 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Richmond, VA | $167,170U.S. $171,270 | $174,740 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Richmond, VA | $57,620U.S. $62,370 | $62,560 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Richmond, VA | $58,590U.S. $58,430 | $59,740 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Richmond, VA | $73,640U.S. $68,380 | $71,380 | 560 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,600U.S. $55,570 | $68,480 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Richmond, VA | $39,050U.S. $39,630 | $41,540 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Richmond, VA | $40,120U.S. $40,140 | $40,540 | 550 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Richmond, VA | $126,850U.S. $104,590 | $157,420 | 540 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Richmond, VA | $59,730U.S. $62,470 | $65,130 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Richmond, VA | $46,960U.S. $48,560 | $51,410 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Richmond, VA | $82,130U.S. $74,330 | $74,100 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Richmond, VA | $71,690U.S. $67,880 | $70,980 | 530 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Richmond, VA | $48,170U.S. $45,850 | $47,410 | 530 | n/a | n/a |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Richmond, VA | $40,450U.S. $39,070 | $40,330 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Richmond, VA | $53,390U.S. $53,040 | $54,660 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,570U.S. $69,390 | $78,900 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Richmond, VA | $100,540U.S. $94,160 | $107,560 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Richmond, VA | $60,030U.S. $66,270 | $60,570 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Richmond, VA | $59,590U.S. $63,890 | $64,230 | 510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Richmond, VA | $65,210U.S. $57,510 | $62,090 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Richmond, VA | $100,210U.S. $93,530 | $101,930 | 500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Richmond, VA | $59,560U.S. $60,070 | $59,640 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $147,410U.S. $148,080 | $155,900 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,820U.S. $63,820 | $57,030 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,620U.S. $66,270 | $68,340 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,730U.S. $58,450 | $68,850 | 490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,080U.S. $93,790 | $99,220 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,110U.S. $95,320 | $78,200 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,510U.S. $78,190 | $91,090 | 480 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,800U.S. $50,890 | $55,360 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,270U.S. $41,340 | $41,270 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,030U.S. $126,060 | $145,090 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,440U.S. $77,970 | $72,580 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,730U.S. $50,610 | $53,300 | 470 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,270U.S. $59,050 | $55,820 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,480U.S. $54,240 | $60,310 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,060U.S. $48,590 | $52,890 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,780U.S. $106,660 | $117,540 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,770U.S. $139,500 | $138,240 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,660U.S. $96,590 | $91,820 | 440 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,020U.S. $48,430 | $47,890 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,310U.S. $48,250 | $52,900 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,800U.S. $62,120 | $52,560 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,550U.S. $91,640 | $96,680 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,670U.S. $130,100 | $138,940 | 420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,220U.S. $47,380 | $54,880 | 420 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,800U.S. $45,250 | $46,210 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,860U.S. $99,280 | $99,210 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $208,750U.S. $244,180 | $250,370 | 410 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,460U.S. $58,340 | $48,840 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,510U.S. $42,670 | $43,850 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,170U.S. $99,080 | $115,140 | 400 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,790U.S. $67,190 | $66,730 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,230U.S. $36,910 | $38,580 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,560U.S. $66,810 | $63,230 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,520U.S. $38,100 | $35,870 | 390 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,770U.S. $42,240 | $42,980 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,770U.S. $50,260 | $53,350 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,270U.S. $46,330 | $47,390 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $25,990U.S. $35,150 | $29,660 | 390 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $160,540U.S. $146,910 | $171,990 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,060U.S. $117,330 | $119,620 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,830U.S. $66,150 | $66,890 | 380 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,510U.S. $44,580 | $44,150 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,960U.S. $74,310 | $68,500 | 380 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,980U.S. $64,650 | $64,570 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,970U.S. $60,020 | $59,800 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,130U.S. $75,350 | $76,720 | 370 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,990U.S. $90,360 | $66,800 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,990U.S. $42,360 | $40,330 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,790U.S. $60,390 | $55,060 | 360 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,170U.S. $39,280 | $38,630 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,260U.S. $58,930 | $52,120 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Nuclear EngineerSOC 17-2161 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $140,460U.S. $133,970 | $146,900 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +0.4% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,120U.S. $45,570 | $44,180 | 350 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,030U.S. $66,800 | $72,600 | 340 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,830U.S. $46,170 | $46,140 | 340 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8091 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,930U.S. $78,120 | $72,950 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,990U.S. $122,930 | $112,990 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,840U.S. $72,110 | $97,720 | 330 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,620U.S. $80,250 | $85,040 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,490U.S. $58,100 | $54,930 | 330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,370U.S. $45,330 | $45,930 | 330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,680U.S. $64,820 | $95,870 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,050U.S. $55,440 | $50,070 | 330 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,190U.S. $42,290 | $38,530 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,580U.S. $91,240 | $96,510 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,160U.S. $54,920 | $64,780 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,690U.S. $100,390 | $111,950 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,020U.S. $47,260 | $53,960 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,470U.S. $38,950 | $35,710 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,220U.S. $84,620 | $92,030 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,640U.S. $47,700 | $46,150 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,280U.S. $35,880 | $31,870 | 300 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,110U.S. $41,220 | $41,250 | 300 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,610U.S. $167,220 | $134,740 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,270U.S. $67,960 | $79,390 | 290 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,880U.S. $100,580 | $88,360 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,380U.S. $77,920 | $76,670 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,230U.S. $46,680 | $48,150 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,800U.S. $45,760 | $48,500 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,640U.S. $52,260 | $53,770 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,270U.S. $39,200 | $41,260 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,670U.S. $46,380 | $46,690 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,660U.S. $43,780 | $43,720 | 280 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,700U.S. $50,690 | $53,940 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,420U.S. $44,660 | $53,510 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,420U.S. $35,100 | $34,040 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,220U.S. $53,830 | $60,280 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,230U.S. $47,880 | $50,270 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,930U.S. $48,990 | $51,730 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,340U.S. $89,320 | $81,770 | 260 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,800U.S. $55,090 | $51,550 | 260 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,190U.S. $60,810 | $59,760 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,580U.S. $61,660 | $68,270 | 260 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,390U.S. $95,420 | $97,490 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,900U.S. $76,400 | $74,680 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $224,240U.S. $292,910 | $246,600 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,860U.S. $35,240 | $34,140 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,020U.S. $43,600 | $44,950 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,050U.S. $62,130 | $62,910 | 250 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,880U.S. $53,340 | $50,500 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,190U.S. $49,450 | $44,950 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,510U.S. $55,940 | $66,540 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,700U.S. $49,000 | $50,340 | 240 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,120U.S. $47,810 | $48,420 | 240 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,310U.S. $95,200 | $101,840 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,660U.S. $104,000 | $72,860 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,970U.S. $71,900 | $92,060 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,550U.S. $79,940 | $89,340 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,300U.S. $76,910 | $71,390 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,030U.S. $35,680 | $35,000 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,390U.S. $45,920 | $49,870 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,570U.S. $35,660 | $37,110 | 230 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,960U.S. $51,610 | $57,770 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,260U.S. $46,570 | $48,350 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,960U.S. $59,300 | $56,700 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,000U.S. $153,990 | $125,220 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,350U.S. $38,120 | $38,170 | 220 | n/a | n/a |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,670U.S. $50,140 | $49,770 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,490U.S. $133,000 | $136,600 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,940U.S. $64,950 | $67,290 | 210 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Life Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1099 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,050U.S. $93,750 | $78,200 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,380U.S. $117,860 | $101,970 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,870U.S. $78,760 | $80,690 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,360U.S. $42,910 | $50,900 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,760U.S. $72,300 | $73,900 | 210 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,980U.S. $35,840 | $34,350 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,120U.S. $74,090 | $69,810 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,150U.S. $60,850 | $61,380 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,630U.S. $38,300 | $36,430 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,310U.S. $36,670 | $37,730 | 210 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,440U.S. $112,860 | $113,740 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,440U.S. $61,540 | $55,260 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,290U.S. $51,330 | $55,320 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,670U.S. $47,720 | $49,280 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,790U.S. $42,770 | $37,770 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,680U.S. $69,250 | $76,600 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,750U.S. $130,220 | $114,670 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,670U.S. $96,980 | $110,060 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,390U.S. $50,580 | $56,000 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,260U.S. $61,560 | $62,850 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,480U.S. $58,650 | $54,870 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,600U.S. $77,640 | $84,050 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,200U.S. $90,390 | $84,420 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,080U.S. $136,570 | $145,700 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,140U.S. $103,020 | $94,990 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,910U.S. $74,340 | $75,450 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,650U.S. $66,120 | $65,350 | 170 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1113 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,090U.S. $77,570 | $77,740 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,600U.S. $50,960 | $47,320 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,180U.S. $68,080 | $61,080 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $162,910U.S. $140,300 | $160,770 | 160 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,620U.S. $105,650 | $83,550 | 160 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,150U.S. $75,440 | $79,720 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,410U.S. $98,070 | $105,960 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,610U.S. $114,850 | $102,330 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,680U.S. $95,480 | $93,830 | 160 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,370U.S. $62,520 | $62,680 | 160 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,960U.S. $66,770 | $63,580 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,070U.S. $39,320 | $43,680 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,890U.S. $48,280 | $46,360 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,760U.S. $57,080 | $54,650 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,790U.S. $43,380 | $38,020 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,440U.S. $95,990 | $85,180 | 150 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,250U.S. $64,070 | $73,170 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,870U.S. $80,340 | $87,440 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,740U.S. $38,630 | $36,770 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,890U.S. $65,700 | $54,400 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,700U.S. $49,610 | $52,520 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,920U.S. $42,420 | $41,820 | 150 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,100U.S. $98,920 | $86,300 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,030U.S. $101,110 | $87,120 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,160U.S. $72,060 | $79,550 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,030U.S. $60,170 | $72,950 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,610U.S. $41,600 | $33,390 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,480U.S. $42,670 | $42,440 | 140 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,710U.S. $57,430 | $55,700 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,100U.S. $79,870 | $75,340 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,420U.S. $46,170 | $45,100 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $157,370U.S. $149,230 | $175,500 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,150U.S. $52,230 | $53,380 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,760U.S. $107,110 | $107,910 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,990U.S. $109,270 | $122,550 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,310U.S. $93,250 | $97,030 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,300U.S. $78,580 | $82,640 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,360U.S. $83,910 | $93,260 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $165,370U.S. $210,040 | $204,310 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,430U.S. $51,220 | $63,490 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,880U.S. $55,720 | $55,060 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,780U.S. $47,180 | $50,030 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,900U.S. $130,000 | $144,150 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| EconomistSOC 19-3011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,330U.S. $124,720 | $137,150 | 120 | Master's degree | +4.7% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,060U.S. $61,990 | $58,490 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,910U.S. $62,200 | $61,810 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $450,480U.S. $496,010 | $425,280 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,510U.S. $44,390 | $44,810 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,810U.S. $59,320 | $62,450 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,130U.S. $55,690 | $51,430 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,650U.S. $49,910 | $50,810 | 120 | n/a | n/a |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,710U.S. $123,220 | $137,100 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,440U.S. $37,180 | $39,060 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $140,260U.S. $125,470 | $163,070 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Emergency Management DirectorsSOC 11-9161 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,940U.S. $93,330 | $100,860 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,370U.S. $134,960 | $140,140 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,610U.S. $62,280 | $64,750 | 110 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,460U.S. $37,360 | $39,940 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,270U.S. $61,960 | $66,440 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,100U.S. $68,020 | $65,060 | 110 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,820U.S. $39,990 | $60,200 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesSOC 49-2096 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,230U.S. $48,420 | $45,470 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.5% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,790U.S. $50,990 | $58,000 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,720U.S. $44,350 | $39,150 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,630U.S. $71,550 | $72,920 | 100 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,030U.S. $78,350 | $76,680 | 100 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,460U.S. $87,220 | $85,290 | 100 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,160U.S. $59,570 | $50,430 | 100 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,560U.S. $38,290 | $38,920 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,340U.S. $55,010 | $57,040 | 100 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,230U.S. $50,160 | $49,180 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,140U.S. $40,960 | $41,830 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansSOC 49-3092 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,280U.S. $52,000 | $54,960 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,790U.S. $62,640 | $61,060 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,240U.S. $39,680 | $38,650 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Richmond, VA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,960U.S. $46,550 | $47,960 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Richmond, VA
- BLS source geography
- Richmond, VA
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 40060
- States
- Virginia
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Richmond, VA?
In the Richmond, VA metropolitan area (CBSA 40060), BLS OEWS counted 660,350 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,460 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($326,160), Physicians, All Other ($284,090), Dentist ($218,880).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 40060), which includes Richmond and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Richmond city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 40060). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs richmond va”, “careers in richmond va”, “best jobs in richmond va” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).