Counselors, All Other pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $163,810 or more. The middle half of other counselors in Richmond earn between $56,650 and $163,810.
- $47K10th
- $57K25th
- $99KMedian
- $164K75th
- $164K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,730 | $8,311 | $47.95 |
| Median | $98,850 | $8,238 | $47.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,650 | $4,721 | $27.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $163,810 | $13,651 | $78.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Counselors, All Other pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Other counselors in Richmond earn 4% more than the Virginia average ($96,350) and 71% more than the U.S. average ($58,210). At the median the gap is +94% against the U.S. median of $50,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $99,730 | $98,850 | $46,640 | $163,810 | n/a |
| Virginia | $96,350 | $76,450 | $49,030 | $166,960 | 470 |
| United States | $58,210 | $50,860 | $36,240 | $91,940 | 28,580 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Counselors, All Other salary after taxes in Richmond
On the average salary of $99,730, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $74,070 a year, or $6,172 a month and $2,849 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for other counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $99,730 buys what about $101,913 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Counselors, All Other salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 1st of 2 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Richmond$99,730
- Virginia Beach$78,030
Highest-paying cities for other counselors
Trenton, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($101,850).
- Trenton, NJ$101,850
- Richmond, VA$99,730
- San Jose, CA$89,700
- Washington, DC$83,880
- Portland, OR$81,820
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Counselors, All Other salary in Richmond: questions
How much do other counselors make an hour in Richmond?
$47.95 an hour on average, and $47.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other counselors salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other counselors take-home pay in Richmond?
About $74,070 a year ($6,172 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,730.
Do other counselors earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 71% more than the U.S. average for this job ($58,210).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1019; area Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 20.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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