SOC 11-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Managers — Richmond
Richmond, VA · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Richmond, VA comes to $168,590 a year, ahead of the national median of $148,270 by 13.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Richmond, VA comes to $168,590 a year, ahead of the national median of $148,270 by 13.7%. Pay ranges from under $90,440 at the tenth percentile to more than $296,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $121,440 to $225,670.
The area has 1,320 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.49 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Charlottesville records the highest median at $169,390. Of the 593 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 17th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,440 | −39.0% |
| 25th | $121,440 | −18.1% |
| Median (50th) | $168,590 | +13.7% |
| 75th | $225,670 | +52.2% |
| 90th | $296,170 | +99.8% |
| Mean | $182,190 | +22.9% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlottesville | $169,390 | 210 | |
| 2 | Blacksburg | $160,830 | 80 | |
| 3 | Virginia Beach | $158,750 | 1,270 | |
| 4 | Winchester | $157,340 | 130 | |
| 5 | Harrisonburg | $157,260 | 130 | |
| 6 | Lynchburg | $149,990 | 110 | |
| 7 | Staunton | $146,080 | 70 | |
| 8 | Roanoke | $138,380 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Richmond sit close to the national average, so $168,590 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$168,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$166,756US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $168,590 a year, 13.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $90,440 to $296,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,320 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlottesville, at $169,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Managers in Richmond, VA?
The median annual wage is $168,590, or $81.05 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $148,270, so pay in Richmond, VA is 13.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Richmond, VA earns more than $296,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $90,440 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charlottesville, at $169,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,320 jobs in this occupation in Richmond, VA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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