Henrico County Weekly Wages Up 5.9% Year-Over-Year, Outpacing State and National Growth
NewsData.io · United States · Sep 10, 2026
Average weekly wages in Henrico County, Virginia reached $1,623 in Q1 2026, a 5.9% year-over-year increase that outpaced both Virginia's 4% and the national 3.9% wage growth, according to BLS data. The wage gains came even as county employment dipped 0.4% year-over-year, a trend mirroring slight statewide job declines. Across the broader Richmond metro area, wage growth varied significantly — Newport News led Virginia at 12.3% while Richmond posted 4.8%. For staffing firms operating in Virginia, the data signals continued upward pressure on pay rates even as job volume softens slightly.
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