Data Scientists Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $88,920 -21% vs national
Median hourly $42.75
10th percentile $80,500
90th percentile $126,690
Employed locally 40
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,500
    25th
    $80,500
    50th (median)
    $88,920
    75th
    $107,960
    90th
    $126,690

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $101,580
    Computer and Information Research Scientists $126,210
    Computer Occupations, All Other $139,900
    Computer Systems Analysts $104,720
    Operations Research Analysts $153,340
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Northeast Virginia is $42.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.82 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Northeast Virginia is 21% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $80,500 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,500.