salary$144,910 a year$70 an hour · median pay in the Richmond, VA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$342,110per year
Jobs in the area3,780people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Richmond?
Cheap. Rent of $1,644 a month takes 13.6% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Richmond, VA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Richmond, VA area is $144,910 a year ($70 an hour). Most earn between $77,210 and $342,110.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Richmond?
Typical rent of $1,644 a month takes 13.6% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Richmond, VA metro area.