Richmond, Virginia Metro Area
MSA: Richmond, VA
Population (2017 estimate): 1.3 million
Unemployment Rate (March 2018): 3.5%
Unemployment Rate (March 2018): 3.5%
NFP Employment (2017): 671,000
Average Earnings (2017): $45,390
Average Earnings (2017): $45,390
Click on an occupational group in the table below for data on specific occupations:
data source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | |||||||
Occupational Group |
Total Employment |
Jobs per 1000 |
Location Quotient |
Median Annual Earnings |
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Management | 26,830 | 42.0 | ![]() |
0.8 | ![]() |
$107,300 | ![]() |
Business and Financial Operations | 46,480 | 72.8 | ![]() |
1.4 | ![]() |
$67,890 | ![]() |
IT and Mathematical | 22,770 | 35.6 | ![]() |
1.2 | ![]() |
$86,190 | ![]() |
Architecture and Engineering | 8,840 | 13.8 | ![]() |
0.8 | ![]() |
$75,440 | ![]() |
Life, Physical, and Social Sciences | 4,800 | 7.5 | ![]() |
0.9 | ![]() |
$57,690 | ![]() |
Community and Social Services | 11,080 | 17.4 | ![]() |
1.2 | ![]() |
$44,070 | ![]() |
Legal and Judicial | 6,670 | 10.4 | ![]() |
1.4 | ![]() |
$80,740 | ![]() |
Education, Training, and Library | 35,910 | 56.2 | ![]() |
0.9 | ![]() |
$49,240 | ![]() |
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 7,580 | 11.9 | ![]() |
0.9 | ![]() |
$44,590 | ![]() |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technicians | 40,420 | 63.3 | ![]() |
1.1 | ![]() |
$61,130 | ![]() |
Healthcare Support | 14,840 | 23.2 | ![]() |
0.8 | ![]() |
$26,860 | ![]() |
Protective Services | 18,590 | 29.1 | ![]() |
1.2 | ![]() |
$38,580 | ![]() |
Food Preparation and Serving Related | 52,500 | 82.2 | ![]() |
0.9 | ![]() |
$19,610 | ![]() |
Building, Grounds Cleaning, and Maintenance | 20,280 | 31.7 | ![]() |
1.0 | ![]() |
$23,680 | ![]() |
Personal Care and Services | 21,430 | 33.5 | ![]() |
1.0 | ![]() |
$20,450 | ![]() |
Sales and Related | 69,770 | 109.2 | ![]() |
1.1 | ![]() |
$26,590 | ![]() |
Office and Administrative Support | 105,390 | 165.0 | ![]() |
1.1 | ![]() |
$34,330 | ![]() |
Construction and Extraction | 27,060 | 42.4 | ![]() |
1.1 | ![]() |
$39,540 | ![]() |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 25,060 | 39.2 | ![]() |
1.0 | ![]() |
$45,860 | ![]() |
Production | 28,890 | 45.2 | ![]() |
0.7 | ![]() |
$34,930 | ![]() |
Transportation and Material Moving | 42,780 | 67.0 | ![]() |
1.0 | ![]() |
$31,420 | ![]() |