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# Jobs in Richmond, VA — Finance, Government & Healthcare

**State:** [Virginia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 6,551

**Hiring momentum:** -2.4% — 289 new postings in the last 28 days vs 296 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 9,633
- Median salary: $73K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $46K – $110K
- Remote share: 5.1%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 9,633 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Richmond, VA: Hospitals and Health Care (14% of all postings), followed by Retail and Diversified Financial Services.
- Pay in Richmond, VA runs 4% above the United States median ($73K vs $70K).
- New postings for Richmond, VA held steady in the last 28 days (289 vs 296 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Richmond, VA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 1312 | $52K |
| Retail | 869 | $33K |
| Financial Services | 634 | $140K |
| Construction | 572 | $72K |
| Business Consulting & Services | 271 | $168K |
| IT Services & Consulting | 269 | $108K |
| Real Estate | 268 | $67K |
| Civil Engineering | 259 | $93K |
| Staffing & Recruiting | 253 | $91K |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 231 | $89K |

## Top roles hiring in Richmond, VA

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 347 | $82K |
| Retail Sales Associate | 271 | $33K |
| Customer Service Representative | 168 | $43K |
| Software Developer / Engineer | 166 | $192K |
| CDL Driver | 150 | $57K |
| Project Manager | 147 | $135K |
| Assistant Manager | 127 | $45K |
| Sales Representative | 126 | $55K |
| Security Officer | 109 | $38K |
| Construction Manager | 97 | $126K |

## Top hiring companies in Richmond, VA

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [CVS Health Jobs & Careers — Pharmacy & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/cvs-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 152 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 204 employers filed 859 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Richmond, VA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Capital One | 253 | $120K |
| Elevance Health | 84 | $125K |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | 52 | $74K |
| Virginia | 41 | $107K |
| VCU Health | 25 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Mechanicsville, VA — Healthcare & Local Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/mechanicsville?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 6.1 mi | 692 | $52K |

[All H1B sponsors in Richmond, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/richmond-va?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries lead Richmond's job market?

Finance, state government, healthcare, energy, and technology are the dominant sectors. Capital One and Dominion Energy anchor the corporate economy, while state government agencies employ tens of thousands across the region.
### Who are the top employers in Richmond, VA?

Capital One, Dominion Energy, Bon Secours Health System, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the Commonwealth of Virginia are among the largest employers in the Richmond metro.
### What do jobs in Richmond, VA typically pay?

Richmond salaries are moderate compared to Northern Virginia but competitive for the Southeast US. Finance, energy, and healthcare roles pay the most. Check current salary benchmarks on this page.
### Are remote jobs available in Richmond, VA?

Tech, finance, and consulting roles increasingly offer hybrid or remote options. Healthcare and government positions are more often on-site. Use the filters here to search for remote-friendly listings.
### How do I explore the broader Richmond metro job market?

Use the Virginia state page to find jobs in surrounding cities like Mechanicsville, Chesterfield, and Henrico County that are part of the greater Richmond employment area.
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