Tech Salaries in Richmond, VA 2025 -- 50 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Richmond, VA earn a median salary of $132,120, which is 2.8% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Richmond, VA

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$162,910	$136,710	$199,880	160
Nuclear Engineers	$140,460	$129,450	$169,320	350
Database Architects	$133,770	$120,460	$164,920	440
Computer Hardware Engineers	$132,270	$84,030	$169,100	70
Software Developers	$132,120	$107,430	$165,690	7,680
Actuaries	$131,900	$100,390	$164,780	120
Computer Network Architects	$129,210	$102,380	$162,330	870
Information Security Analysts	$126,230	$96,830	$160,900	1,690
Data Scientists	$122,510	$91,030	$169,990	1,050
Aerospace Engineers	$120,370	$93,180	$175,600	110
Chemical Engineers	$117,150	$82,270	$125,390	60
Web Developers	$117,090	$88,100	$129,020	--
Electrical Engineers	$116,760	$99,070	$134,010	1,160
Computer Programmers	$112,690	$86,860	$135,670	310
Computer Occupations, All Other	$111,070	$81,990	$138,740	1,280
Operations Research Analysts	$109,650	$63,840	$129,460	1,020
Engineers, All Other	$107,990	$82,480	$134,570	330
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$106,300	$90,780	$129,200	720
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$105,680	$88,550	$130,890	--
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$105,530	$82,230	$123,710	50
Computer Systems Analysts	$105,190	$86,490	$133,180	2,990
Mechanical Engineers	$104,130	$83,270	$123,380	640
Industrial Engineers	$103,180	$85,610	$135,370	740
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$102,750	$88,230	$133,420	190
Materials Engineers	$102,440	$77,600	$132,450	200
Environmental Engineers	$100,760	$79,910	$119,980	130
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$99,750	$77,800	$128,060	1,660
Database Administrators	$99,690	$70,380	$129,370	600
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$95,860	$76,480	$119,250	410
Civil Engineers	$91,300	$79,170	$115,460	1,680
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$85,510	$65,000	$110,950	480
Statisticians	$81,620	$58,100	$99,540	160
Landscape Architects	$81,380	$66,520	$111,580	60
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$79,040	$63,620	$101,950	40
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$78,850	$64,070	$97,620	90
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$78,660	$60,300	$94,830	40
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$78,030	$63,060	$92,660	100
Surveyors	$74,150	$58,250	$99,220	160
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$70,550	$62,940	$77,840	--
Mechanical Drafters	$69,630	$64,240	$78,980	100
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$66,940	$50,310	$77,850	210
Drafters, All Other	$66,710	$59,510	$78,500	30
Computer Network Support Specialists	$65,460	$48,540	$83,990	610
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$63,660	$50,090	$88,240	230
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$62,830	$54,180	$73,610	380
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,650	$51,460	$74,820	170
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$62,100	$54,080	$80,470	40
Computer User Support Specialists	$60,790	$48,990	$77,790	2,350
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$59,480	$47,820	$77,250	450
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$48,200	$47,170	$72,760	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Richmond, VA?

The highest paying tech jobs in Richmond, VA are Computer and Information Research Scientists ($162,910 median), Nuclear Engineers ($140,460 median), Database Architects ($133,770 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Richmond, VA?

Software developers in Richmond, VA earn a median salary of $132,120, with salaries ranging from $107,430 at the 25th percentile to $165,690 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 7,680 software developers are employed in the area.