Largest employer
25,332
people work at Virginia Commonwealth University, the largest employer
Government of the United States of America and State of Virginia are the next largest employers in Richmond.
Monroe Park, Richmond
The job market inRichmond
818,777 people work in the Richmond metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Hiring
66,790
job postings were active in Richmond in June 2026
Up 8.9% from a year earlier.
Diamond District, Richmond
Growth
6,410
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 88 largest employers that grew. Richmond National Group, Inc. grew fastest, up 62.4%.
Scott's Addition, Richmond
Job titles
22,949
people work in registered nurse roles
Registered nurse is the most common job title in Richmond. Sales executive is growing fastest, up 7.5% in a year.
Carytown, Richmond
Industries
113,794
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 60,517 work in education services and 53,075 in engineering and construction services.
Byrd Park, Richmond
In demand
4,413
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Richmond. Postings for physician are up 39.2% from a year ago.
Oregon Hill, Richmond
Pay
$109,117
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Richmond. The median across the US is $67,324.
Capitol Square, Richmond
That's the job market in Richmond.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Richmond?
The largest employer in the Richmond metro is Virginia Commonwealth University, with about 25,332 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 818,777 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Richmond metro grew 1.78% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Richmond, VA (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Richmond metro
818,777
818,777 jobs
12-month headcount change
+1.78%
across the Richmond metro
Average salary
$84,770
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Richmond?
Richmond employers had 66,790 active job postings in June 2026, up 8.9% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Richmond?
About 818,777 people work in the Richmond metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Richmond metro grew 1.78% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 113,794 jobs, followed by education services (60,517) and engineering and construction services (53,075). See top industries.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the largest employer, with about 25,332 people in the Richmond metro. Richmond National Group, Inc. grew fastest among the largest employers, up +62.4%. Employers here had 66,790 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Richmond, VA
- State
- Virginia
- Workers in the metro
- 818,777
- Largest employer
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +1.78%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Richmond by employees (2026)
Virginia Commonwealth University employs the most people in the Richmond metro, followed by Government of the United States of America and State of Virginia.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 25,332 | Education Services | ||
| 2 | Government of the United States of America | 19,567 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 3 | State of Virginia | 17,268 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 4 | Capital One Financial Corp. | 11,167 | Finance | ||
| 5 | Chesterfield County Public Schools (Virginia) | 10,950 | Education Services | ||
| 6 | HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 8,934 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 7 | Dominion Energy, Inc. | 6,315 | Energy and Resources | ||
| 8 | Henrico County Public Schools | 4,225 | Education Services | ||
| 9 | Walmart, Inc. | 4,098 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 10 | LifeBridge Health, Inc. | 3,777 | Healthcare and Wellness |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Richmond metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Richmond metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Richmond in 2026
The largest industries in the Richmond metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Richmond metro
Healthcare and wellness services, education services and engineering and construction services each employ more than 50,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 113,794 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Richmond, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Richmond (2026)
Richmond National Group, Inc. grew fastest, up +62.4%. 88 of the 200 largest employers in Richmond added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Richmond (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Richmond (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Richmond metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Richmond, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Richmond (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 1,142 |
| Capital One Financial Corp. | 1,105 |
| LifeBridge Health, Inc. | 1,019 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Richmond (2026)
Share of the Richmond metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Richmond metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Registered Nurse22,949
- 2Social Worker18,577
- 3Teacher17,645
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Sales Executive+7.5%
- 2Account Executive+5.2%
- 3Rehabilitation Therapist+5.0%
In-demand jobs in Richmond
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Richmond metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 4,413 | -26.0% |
| Maintenance Technician | 3,243 | +10.4% |
| Physician | 3,133 | +39.2% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Richmond metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Richmond job market: hiring trends (2026)
Richmond employers had 66,790 active job postings in June 2026, up 8.9% from a year earlier.
66,790
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+8.9%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Richmond metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Richmond employers had 66,790 active postings in Jun 2026, up 8.9% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 61,144 in Dec 2024 and peaked at 74,359 in Oct 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Richmond employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Richmond (2026)
Median salary by job function in Richmond
Information technology pays the most. 6 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Richmond, compared with any other metro.
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Richmond companies: frequently asked questions
Virginia Commonwealth University is the largest employer in the Richmond metro, with about 25,332 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Richmond are Virginia Commonwealth University, Government of the United States of America, State of Virginia, Capital One Financial Corp., Chesterfield County Public Schools (Virginia), HCA Healthcare, Inc., Dominion Energy, Inc., Henrico County Public Schools, Walmart, Inc. and LifeBridge Health, Inc., based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 818,777 people work in the Richmond metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (113,794 jobs), education services (60,517) and engineering and construction services (53,075).
Among the largest employers in the Richmond metro, Richmond National Group, Inc. (+62.4%), Clark Enterprises, Inc. (+61.5%) and Reyes Holdings LLC (+46.3%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Richmond metro are registered nurse, maintenance technician and physician, as of June 2026.
Richmond employers had 66,790 active job postings in June 2026, up 8.9% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Richmond.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/richmond-va-job-market
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