SOC 15-1252 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Software Developers — Richmond
Richmond, VA · 8 metro areas compared
At $132,120, median pay for Software Developers in Richmond, VA tracks the national median of $135,980 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $132,120, median pay for Software Developers in Richmond, VA tracks the national median of $135,980 closely. Pay ranges from under $84,290 at the tenth percentile to more than $208,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $107,430 to $165,690.
Employment stands at 7,680, or 11.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Winchester records the highest median at $133,290. Of the 593 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 35th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,290 | −38.0% |
| 25th | $107,430 | −21.0% |
| Median (50th) | $132,120 | −2.8% |
| 75th | $165,690 | +21.8% |
| 90th | $208,990 | +53.7% |
| Mean | $139,340 | +2.5% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winchester | $133,290 | 350 | |
| 2 | Virginia Beach | $129,090 | 7,160 | |
| 3 | Charlottesville | $128,520 | 1,390 | |
| 4 | Roanoke | $121,110 | 770 | |
| 5 | Harrisonburg | $119,250 | 220 | |
| 6 | Staunton | $115,610 | 140 | |
| 7 | Blacksburg | $111,630 | 590 | |
| 8 | Lynchburg | $109,840 | 510 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Richmond sit close to the national average, so $132,120 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$132,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$130,682US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $132,120 a year, 2.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $84,290 to $208,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,680 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Winchester, at $133,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Software Developers in Richmond, VA?
The median annual wage is $132,120, or $63.52 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 $135,980, so pay in Richmond, VA is 2.8% lower. 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 $208,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $84,290 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 Winchester, at $133,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,680 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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