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Richmond, Virginia Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated October 24, 2026

Active Listings

21

Avg Salary Range

$96K - $143K

Remote %

10%

Ghost Rate

45%

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Richmond, VA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 97.2).

Explore 21 Richmond Listings→
Spatial Hub Radar · Richmond, VA
Approx. cost index: 97.2
Arlington, VA95 mi · cost index 110.2Washington, DC97 mi · cost index 110.8McLean, VA97 mi · cost index 110.5Reston, VA98 mi · cost index 109.8Bethesda, MD101 mi · cost index 109.8Richmond, VA21 Jobs · 10% Remote

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Richmond:$85,000/yr
Current: Richmond, VA

$85,000

BEA Price Parity: 97.2

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$103,539

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 22% more expensive+22% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $85,000 in Richmond, you need at least $103,539 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Both VA and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.

Top Roles in Richmond

  • Mission Operator - Virginia1
  • Senior Technical Project Manager - East Region1
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate1
  • New Graduate Registered Nurse- Transition to Practice (TTP)1
  • Territory Sales Representative / Restaurant Specialist - Richmond (South), VA1
  • Clinical Oncology Specialist, GYN Oncology1
  • Tech Lead, Android Core Product - Richmond, VA, USA1
  • Dental Hygienist1
  • Supervisory Chef NF-031
  • Health Technician (Dietetic)1
Mission Operator - Virginia
1
Senior Technical Project Manager - East Region
1
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
1
New Graduate Registered Nurse- Transition to Practice (TTP)
1
Territory Sales Representative / Restaurant Specialist - Richmond (South), VA
1
Clinical Oncology Specialist, GYN Oncology
1
Tech Lead, Android Core Product - Richmond, VA, USA
1
Dental Hygienist
1
Supervisory Chef NF-03
1
Health Technician (Dietetic)
1

Top Hiring Companies

V

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs

6 listings

J

Jerry.ai

2 listings

A

Axon

1 listing

C

CoreWeave

1 listing

S

Select Specialty Hospital.

1 listing

D

Department of Veterans Affairs

1 listing

S

SpotOn

1 listing

N

Natera

1 listing

S

Speechify

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 10%On-site: 90%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Job Quality

ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 1 scored listings in Richmond.

0%

Realistic

(0 jobs)

100%

Ambitious

(1 jobs)

0%

Overloaded

(0 jobs)

0%

Unrealistic

(0 jobs)

Where These Jobs Come From

USAJOBS7Google Jobs6Greenhouse4Ashby3Virginia Jobs - Virginia.gov1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Richmond?

There are 21 active job listings in Richmond, VA right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 38.

What is the average salary in Richmond?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Richmond is $96K to $143K. Median salary sits at $83K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Richmond jobs are remote?

10% of active Richmond listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Richmond?

The average ghost probability across scored Richmond listings is 45%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.

What are the top hiring companies in Richmond?

The most active employers in Richmond include Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Jerry.ai, Axon, CoreWeave, Select Specialty Hospital.. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.