Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $108,290 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $52.06
10th percentile $65,400
90th percentile $167,450
Employed locally 410
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,400
    25th
    $85,240
    50th (median)
    $108,290
    75th
    $165,430
    90th
    $167,450

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Risk Specialists salary vs area income 128% Median Financial Risk Specialists salary is 28% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Risk Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $158,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $141,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,050
    New York $138,330
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,750

    Nearby metros — Financial Risk Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,600
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $116,480
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,750
    Pennsylvania $100,190
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $90,300

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,620
    Management Analysts $93,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,170
    Project Management Specialists $100,540
    Human Resources Specialists $74,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $81,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Risk Specialists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Richmond, VA is $52.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.24 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Financial Risk Specialists salaries?

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in Richmond, VA is 2.2% above the national median of $106,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Risk Specialists in Richmond?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $65,400 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,240.