Full-time, year-round working women in Richmond earn more on average than their male counterparts, which is a characteristic not many cities can boast. The biggest employer in Richmond is Chevron, while some of the other major employers include several government establishments.

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In this Jan. 28, 2011 file photo, a customer pumps gas at a Chevron gas station in Mountain View, Calif. Chevron is the biggest employer in Richmond, Calif.