Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $231,930 +64.6% vs national
Median hourly $111.50
10th percentile $127,300
90th percentile $231,930
Employed locally 80
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $127,300
    25th
    $151,730
    50th (median)
    $231,930
    75th
    $231,930
    90th
    $231,930

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 275% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 175% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer and Information Research Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $232,120
    Washington $221,990
    Rochester, NY $204,340
    New York $197,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880
    Albuquerque, NM $180,520

    Nearby metros — Computer and Information Research Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $156,360
    Charlottesville, VA $134,160
    Pennsylvania $128,960
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $127,650

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$130,760
    Computer Systems Analysts$102,020
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,570
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,200
    Information Security Analysts$122,530
    Computer Occupations, All Other$105,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Richmond, VA is $111.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.93 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries?

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Richmond, VA is 64.6% above the national median of $140,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Richmond?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $127,300 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $151,730.