Data Scientists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

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

Median annual salary $105,660 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.80
10th percentile $60,650
90th percentile $169,750
Employed locally 100
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,650
    25th
    $81,030
    50th (median)
    $105,660
    75th
    $138,370
    90th
    $169,750

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 117% Median Data Scientists salary is 17% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,910
    Computer Systems Analysts $106,790
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,000
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,620
    Information Security Analysts $120,480
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $108,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Charlottesville, VA is $50.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.49 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 6.2% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $60,650 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,030.