Sales Managers Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $164,320 +19% vs national
Median hourly $79.00
10th percentile $79,000
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,520
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,000
    25th
    $114,990
    50th (median)
    $164,320
    75th
    $223,340

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 195% Median Sales Managers salary is 95% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Nearby metros — Sales Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $172,910
    Harrisonburg, VA $170,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $168,770
    Charlottesville, VA $153,490
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $151,410

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$105,840
    Financial Managers$166,800
    Managers, All Other$140,540
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$172,070
    Medical and Health Services Managers$125,780
    Construction Managers$103,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Richmond, VA is $79.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $142.39 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Richmond, VA is 19% above the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Managers in Richmond?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $79,000 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,990.