Data Scientists Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $86,240 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.46
10th percentile $67,610
90th percentile $152,440
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,610
    25th
    $86,240
    50th (median)
    $86,240
    75th
    $106,500
    90th
    $152,440

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 133% Median Data Scientists salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $135,190
    Winchester, VA-WV $129,990
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $122,170
    Vallejo, CA $118,180
    Richmond, VA $117,020

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $103,110
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,580
    Computer Systems Analysts $85,590
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,580
    Information Security Analysts $101,770
    Computer Occupations, All Other $106,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Blacksburg, VA is $41.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.88 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Blacksburg, VA is 23.4% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $67,610 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,240.