Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Richmond
593 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Richmond belongs to Cardiologists, at $450,480 per year. The lowest published median is $25,990.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | $450,480 | 120 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $326,160 | 820 | |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | $290,900 | 50 | |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | $284,090 | 1,760 | |
| 5 | Surgeons, All Other | $259,310 | — | |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | $240,220 | — | |
| 7 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200 | — | |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | $235,320 | — | |
| 9 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $224,240 | 250 | |
| 10 | Dentists, General | $218,880 | 650 | |
| 11 | Physicists | $218,290 | 40 | |
| 12 | Family Medicine Physicians | $208,750 | 410 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $180,640 | 1,900 | |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | $174,130 | 1,090 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $173,140 | 3,480 | |
| 16 | Podiatrists | $168,600 | 40 | |
| 17 | Sales Managers | $168,590 | 1,320 | |
| 18 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,170 | 570 | |
| 19 | Pediatricians, General | $165,370 | 130 | |
| 20 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $162,910 | 160 | |
| 21 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $161,040 | 50 | |
| 22 | Public Relations Managers | $160,540 | 380 | |
| 23 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $157,370 | 130 | |
| 24 | Human Resources Managers | $152,190 | 960 | |
| 25 | Psychologists, All Other | $152,050 | 90 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendants | $25,990 | 390 |
| Shampooers | $27,340 | — |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $27,610 | 140 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,590 | — |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $28,830 | — |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,860 | 580 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,250 | 1,700 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $29,280 | 300 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $29,360 | 11,570 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,480 | 1,680 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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